CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Memorial Hospital Biloxi

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $825
Cash Discount Price: $2,268
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Memorial Hospital Biloxi is $825. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,268. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Reynoir Street, Biloxi, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,268

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$825

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: $2,268 (2123%)

Insurance Median: $825 (772%)

Cash: $2,268 (2123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $825 (772% 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 772% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 672%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $359	76%
Magnolia Health	$82 - $143	77%
Molina	$82 - $9,613	77%
Cigna	$95 - $3,487	89%
Devoted Health	$97	91%
Aetna	$190	178%
First Choice	$206 - $3,586	193%
Sas Non-Mhg	$206	193%
Mhg	$217	203%
Sas Mhg	$225 - $3,038	211%
Fox Everett	$600 - $1,992	562%
First Health	$1,080 - $3,586	1011%
Humana	$1,080 - $3,586	1011%
Mpcn	$1,125 - $3,736	1053%

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 $2,268.
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 Memorial Hospital Biloxi 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.