CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Merit Health Madison

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 Merit Health Madison 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 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, 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.

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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
Ms-Can-Molina $83 78%
Ms-Can-Magnolia $84 79%
Ms-Can-Truecare $85 80%
Medicare (plans) $94 88%
Wellcare $97 91%
Humana $98 92%
Devoted_Health $99 93%
Advhealth $100 - $242 94%
Ambetter / Centene $100 - $244 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $355 94%
Cigna $100 - $227 94%
Magnolia-Chip $100 - $182 94%
Molina-Chip $100 - $178 94%
Molina_Exchange $100 - $203 94%
Mpcn $100 - $184 94%
Truecare-Chip $100 - $182 94%
United $100 - $224 94%
United_Exchange $100 - $224 94%
Firstchoice $189 177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals