CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Phelps Memorial Health Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $2,270
Cash Discount Price: $2,553
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Phelps Memorial Health Center is $2,270. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,553. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 21.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,553

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,270

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: $2,553 (2390%)

Insurance Median: $2,270 (2125%)

Cash: $2,553 (2390% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,270 (2125% 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 2125% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2025%). 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$1,163 - $2,752	1089%
Aetna	$1,220 - $2,616	1142%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,220 - $2,695	1142%
Good Samaritan Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,220	1142%
Medica Mcr Adv	$1,220	1142%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$1,220	1142%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,220	1142%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$1,248	1168%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$1,464	1371%
6 Degrees Hlth - All Plans	$2,270	2125%
Partners Hlth Alliance - All Plans	$2,270	2125%
Cpi Benefit Group-All Plans	$2,553	2390%
Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans	$2,553	2390%
Provider Network Of American - All Plans	$2,638	2470%
Medica-All Other Plans	$2,667	2497%
Chi Health Partners - All Plans	$2,695	2523%
Midwest Ntwrk Alliance - All Plans	$2,695	2523%
First Health - All Plans	$2,698	2526%
Ambetter / Centene	$3,172	2970%

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 $2,553.
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 Phelps Memorial Health 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.