CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,021
Cash Discount Price: $1,040
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Carolina East Medical Center is $1,021. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,040. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,040

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,021

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: $1,040 (974%)

Insurance Median: $1,021 (956%)

Cash: $1,040 (974% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,021 (956% 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 956% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 856%). 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
Humana	$48 - $100	45%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$48 - $100	45%
Tricare	$48 - $2,311	45%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$307 - $615	287%
UnitedHealthcare	$404 - $1,643	378%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$441 - $779	413%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$758 - $1,517	710%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$758 - $1,446	710%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$806 - $1,585	755%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$841 - $1,683	787%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$874 - $1,751	818%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$981 - $1,964	918%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$1,020 - $2,042	955%
Aetna	$1,022 - $2,048	957%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$1,042 - $2,087	976%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$1,042 - $2,087	976%
Cigna	$1,050 - $2,103	983%

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 $1,040.
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 Carolina East 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.