CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,913
Cash Discount Price: $2,003
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $1,913. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,003. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,003

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,913

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: $2,003 (1875%)

Insurance Median: $1,913 (1791%)

Cash: $2,003 (1875% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,913 (1791% 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 1791% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1691%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$1,252 - $1,377	1172%
Medica	$1,252 - $4,908	1172%
Humana	$1,377	1289%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,377 - $2,379	1289%
Total Care	$1,391 - $1,419	1302%
Aetna	$1,446 - $4,758	1354%
Great Plains	$1,446	1354%
Healthy Blue	$1,446	1354%
Multiplan	$2,454	2298%
Healthnet	$2,504	2344%
Triwest	$2,504	2344%
Molina	$2,579	2415%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan	$4,118	3855%

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 $2,003.
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 Kearney County Health Services Hospital 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.