CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $990
  • Cash Discount Price: $970
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $990. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $970. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$970

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$990

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: $970 (908%)
Insurance Median: $990 (927%)
Cash: $970 (908% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $990 (927% 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 927% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 827%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthteam $105 98%
Amerihealth $363 - $1,127 340%
Carolina Complete $363 340%
Healthblue $363 340%
Partners $363 340%
UnitedHealthcare $367 - $1,036 344%
Vaya $367 344%
Wellcare $367 344%
Alliance $370 346%
Trillium $374 350%
Medcost $559 - $1,385 523%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $674 - $1,132 631%
Aetna $737 - $1,333 690%
Ambetter / Centene $821 - $1,181 769%
Cigna $1,017 - $1,051 952%
Oscar $1,067 - $1,261 999%
Directnet $1,147 1074%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,746 1635%
Multiplan $1,785 1671%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals