CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,051
Cash Discount Price: $1,178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center is $1,051. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789, Thomasville, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,051

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: $1,178 (1103%)

Insurance Median: $1,051 (984%)

Cash: $1,178 (1103% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,051 (984% 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 984% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 884%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $1,458	95%
Humana	$101 - $1,654	95%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$101	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $1,429	95%
Aetna	$104 - $1,698	97%
Cigna	$104 - $1,293	97%
Liberty Health	$106	99%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$203 - $386	190%
Carolina Complete	$328 - $386	307%
Amerihealth	$334 - $393	313%
Wellcare	$334 - $393	313%
Caresource North Carolina	$722 - $849	676%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$1,019 - $1,199	954%
Plotkin Health	$1,082 - $1,274	1013%
Amps	$1,173 - $1,380	1098%
Medcost	$1,533 - $1,996	1435%
Primary Physician Care	$1,588 - $1,868	1487%
Multiplan	$1,624 - $1,911	1520%
Phcs	$1,624 - $1,911	1520%
Employers Choice Network	$1,750 - $2,059	1638%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,750 - $2,059	1638%

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 $1,178.
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 Novant Health Thomasville Medical 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.