CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: $441
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Cleveland Clinic is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $441. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$441

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

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: $441 (413%)
Insurance Median: $245 (229%)
Cash: $441 (413% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $245 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Summacare $31 - $324 29%
Aetna $48 - $1,144 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $577 45%
Devoted Health $48 - $123 45%
Humana $48 - $577 45%
The Health Plan $48 - $629 45%
United $48 - $327 45%
UnitedHealthcare $48 - $732 45%
Upmc $48 - $686 45%
Valor $48 - $123 45%
Cigna $50 - $915 47%
Communicare $51 - $129 48%
Perennial Health $52 - $133 49%
Pphp $52 - $135 49%
Zing Health $53 - $135 50%
Cc Ehp $91 - $424 85%
Mmo $99 - $1,170 93%
Oscar $124 - $305 116%
Paramount $135 - $198 126%
Buckeye $138 - $201 129%
Caresource $138 - $192 129%
Amerihealth $144 135%
Molina $144 - $201 135%
Ohcp $181 - $445 169%
Ohio Healthy $186 - $475 174%
Aultcare $200 - $492 187%
Amish Community Aid Plan $209 - $515 196%
United Bh $211 198%
Omas $232 - $572 217%
Healthsmart $256 - $629 240%
Phphi $279 - $686 261%
Clarity Health $302 - $744 283%
Gms $326 - $801 305%
Quality Care Partners $326 - $801 305%
Consociate Health $349 - $858 327%
Php $407 381%
Multiplan $418 - $1,030 391%
Three Rivers $418 - $1,030 391%
Usa Managed Care $418 - $1,030 391%
Medical Benefit Corp $475 445%
Parkview Health Plan $475 445%
Community Health Alliance $543 508%
Frontpath $611 572%
Managed Care Services $611 572%
Tertiary Care Network $611 572%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals