CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Claremore

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,224
Cash Discount Price: $936
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital Claremore is $1,224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $936. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1202 N Muskogee Place, Claremore, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$936

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,224

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: $936 (876%)

Insurance Median: $1,224 (1146%)

Cash: $936 (876% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,224 (1146% 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 1146% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1046%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Black Lung [6055]	$780	730%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$780 - $1,229	730%
Hooray Health [8000]	$780	730%
Lucent Health [6000]	$780	730%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$780	730%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$780	730%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$780	730%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$937	877%
UnitedHealthcare	$937 - $1,224	877%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$1,229	1151%
Web Tpa [2115]	$1,229	1151%
Beacon Health Options Behavioral Health [2890]	$1,342	1256%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$1,404	1314%
Pba [1775]	$1,554	1455%
Medica [2910]	$1,763	1651%

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 $936.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Claremore 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.