CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $171
Cash Discount Price: $435
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $435. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$435

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$171

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: $435 (407%)

Insurance Median: $171 (160%)

Cash: $435 (407% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $171 (160% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $810	89%
Magnolia Ms	$96 - $133	90%
Molina	$96 - $217	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $815	92%
Aetna	$99 - $707	93%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$170	159%
Crittenden County	$170	159%
Davidson Hospitality	$170	159%
Dunn Investment Company	$170	159%
First State Bank Trust	$170	159%
Gossett Motor Cars	$170	159%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$170	159%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$170	159%
Jas D Collier	$170	159%
Mechanical Systems	$170	159%
Mid-South Transport	$170	159%
Patterson Warehouses	$170	159%
Radians	$170	159%
Rei Nation	$170	159%
Retzer Resources	$170	159%
State Systems	$170	159%
W W Wood Products	$170	159%
Watkins Uiberall	$170	159%
Mpcn	$213	199%
Littler	$544	509%
Ppo Plus	$652	610%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$815	763%
Integrated Health Plan	$815	763%

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 $435.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.