CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $220
  • Cash Discount Price: $588
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $588. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$588

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$220

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: $588 (551%)
Insurance Median: $220 (206%)
Cash: $588 (551% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $220 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $2,008 32%
Caresource_In $35 - $133 33%
Mhs_In $35 - $127 33%
Aetna $37 - $1,941 35%
Humana $39 - $511 37%
Passport_Ky $39 - $531 37%
United_Health_Care_Ky $39 - $539 37%
Wellcare_Ky $39 - $537 37%
Caresource_Oh $70 - $274 66%
Amerihealth_Caritas_Oh $72 - $296 67%
Molina_Oh $74 - $302 69%
Buckeye_Oh $77 - $315 72%
United_Health_Care_Oh $84 - $289 79%
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $126 - $981 118%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $141 - $1,941 132%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $161 - $1,594 151%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $171 - $1,328 160%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $174 - $1,594 163%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $200 - $1,831 187%
Beechstreet_Insurance $212 - $2,002 198%
Cigna $212 - $1,941 198%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $239 - $1,941 224%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $250 - $1,941 234%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $250 - $1,941 234%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $250 - $1,941 234%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $250 - $1,941 234%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $252 - $1,961 236%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $258 - $2,002 242%
Health_Link_Insurance $258 - $2,002 242%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $263 - $2,043 246%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $263 - $2,043 246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens