CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,949
Cash Discount Price: $7,061
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $1,949. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,061. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 18.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,061

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,949

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: $7,061 (6611%)

Insurance Median: $1,949 (1825%)

Cash: $7,061 (6611% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,949 (1825% 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 1825% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1725%). 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
Select Health	$147	138%
Absolute Total Care	$186 - $1,271	174%
United	$245 - $3,177	229%
Group Health	$257	241%
Blue Choice	$383	359%
Sc State Employees	$475	445%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$476	446%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$476 - $6,708	446%
Cigna	$1,116 - $2,281	1045%
Aetna	$1,287 - $2,163	1205%
Nhc Advantage	$1,342	1256%
Pruitt Health	$1,342	1256%
Medcost	$3,538 - $4,823	3312%
Vocational Rehab	$3,813	3570%
Employers Health Network	$3,884	3636%
Evernorth	$5,649	5289%
First Health	$5,825	5454%
Global Excel Management	$5,861	5487%
Humana	$6,002	5619%
Multiplan	$6,002	5619%
National Choicecare	$6,002	5619%
Prime Health	$6,002	5619%
Novanet	$6,355	5950%

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 $7,061.
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 Grand Strand Regional Medical Center 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.