CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $467
Cash Discount Price: $469
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $467. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $469. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$469

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$467

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $469 (439%)

Insurance Median: $467 (437%)

Cash: $469 (439% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $467 (437% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 437% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 337%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Health Partners	$35 - $914	33%
Itasca Medical Care	$35 - $106	33%
Primewest	$35 - $130	33%
South Country Health Alliance	$35 - $130	33%
Ucare	$36 - $491	34%
Medica	$37 - $849	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $692	37%
Hennepin Health	$40 - $108	37%
Sanford Health Plan	$48 - $692	45%
Security Health Plan	$48 - $881	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $671	45%
Wellcare	$48 - $130	45%
America'S Ppo	$608 - $845	569%
First Health	$957 - $963	896%
Multiplan	$992 - $998	929%
Private Healthcare Systems	$992 - $998	929%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$1,050 - $1,057	983%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $469.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71250.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Fairview Bethesda Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71250.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.