CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $239
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at University of Mississippi Med Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $239 (224%)

Insurance Median: $100 (94%)

Cash: $239 (224% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (94% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Ppoplus	$78 - $856	73%
Firsthealth	$80 - $878	75%
Multiplan	$80 - $878	75%
Ms-Can-Molina	$83	78%
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$84	79%
Aetna	$85 - $932	80%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$85 - $932	80%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$85	80%
Phcs	$90 - $987	84%
Medicare (plans)	$94	88%
Tricare	$94	88%
Va_Ccn	$94	88%
Medadv_Primewell	$97	91%
Medadv_Uhc	$97	91%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$97	91%
Wellcare	$97	91%
Humana	$98	92%
Advhealth	$100 - $242	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$100 - $238	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $355	94%
Cigna	$100 - $1,093	94%
Magnolia-Chip	$100 - $182	94%
Molina-Chip	$100 - $178	94%
Molina_Exchange	$100 - $203	94%
Mpcn	$100 - $223	94%
Primewell	$100 - $262	94%
Truecare-Chip	$100 - $182	94%
United	$100 - $899	94%
United-Options	$100 - $1,045	94%
Firstchoice	$236	221%
Firstchoice-Hum	$236	221%

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 $239.
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 University of Mississippi Med Center 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.