CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Bay Area Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $263
Cash Discount Price: $931
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Bay Area Hospital is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $931. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$931

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$263

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: $931 (872%)

Insurance Median: $263 (246%)

Cash: $931 (872% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $263 (246% 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 246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 146%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$54 - $134	51%
Moda Hlth Mcr Adv	$54 - $137	51%
Southwest Oregon Ipa - All Plans	$61 - $103	57%
Ods Ppo/Pos - All Plans	$82 - $484	77%
Healthnet Mcaid	$124 - $206	116%
Nasomah Hlth Grp - All Plans	$124 - $1,366	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$125 - $8,153	117%
Moda Beacon - All Other Plans	$132 - $337	124%
Moda Connexus/Synergy	$146 - $2,027	137%
Healthnet Comm- All Other Plans	$196 - $2,163	184%
Prov Behav Hlth	$263	246%
Providence - All Other Plans	$263 - $2,118	246%
Providence Pebb	$263 - $480	246%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$356 - $1,935	333%
First Choice - All Plans	$2,072	1940%
Aetna	$2,095	1961%
Cigna	$2,095	1961%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,163	2025%

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 $931.
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 Bay Area Hospital 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.