CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $445
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

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: $445 (417%)
Insurance Median: $130 (122%)
Cash: $445 (417% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (122% 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.

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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
Healthfirst $47 - $130 44%
Fidelis $49 - $130 46%
Aetna $52 - $1,229 49%
Beacon Health Strategies $52 - $130 49%
Centerlight Healthcare $52 - $130 49%
Centivo $52 - $130 49%
Empire $52 - $295 49%
Ghi $52 - $130 49%
Hip $52 - $396 49%
Metroplus $52 - $143 49%
UnitedHealthcare $52 - $927 49%
Elderplan $53 - $132 50%
Wellcare Of Ny $54 - $135 51%
Humana $55 - $138 51%
Senior Whole Health $55 - $138 51%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $57 - $143 53%
Hamaspik Choice $60 - $149 56%
Magnacare $60 - $149 56%
Emblemhealth $86 - $214 81%
Empire Blue Priority $100 - $251 94%
World Trade Center Program $167 - $256 156%
1999 National Benefit Fund $302 283%
Vns $900 843%
Oscar $1,480 1386%
Villagecaremax $1,522 1425%
Cigna $1,756 1644%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 1790%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11418
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals