CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: West Holt Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,489
Cash Discount Price: $2,166
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at West Holt Memorial Hospital is $1,489. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 406 W Neely St, Atkinson, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,489

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: $2,166 (2028%)

Insurance Median: $1,489 (1394%)

Cash: $2,166 (2028% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,489 (1394% 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 1394% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1294%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Midlands Choice	$186	174%
UnitedHealthcare	$202 - $1,598	189%
Dhhs	$1,300	1217%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,381	1293%
Molina	$1,489	1394%
Medica	$2,464	2307%
Aetna	$2,546	2384%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,600	2434%

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 $2,166.
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 West Holt Memorial 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.