CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $268
  • Cash Discount Price: $625
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $268. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $625. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$625

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$268

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: $625 (585%)
Insurance Median: $268 (251%)
Cash: $625 (585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $268 (251% 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 251% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 151%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Wellpoint $122 - $123 114%
Fidelis Care $123 - $469 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $123 - $2,437 115%
Aetna $123 - $436 115%
Humana $123 115%
Clover Health $123 115%
UnitedHealthcare $126 - $398 118%
Wellcare $246 230%
Emblem Health $259 242%
Cigna $276 - $281 258%
Amerihealth $387 362%
Qualcare Inc $1,113 1042%
First Health $1,757 1645%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals