CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Sanford Vermillion Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,664
Cash Discount Price: $1,888
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center is $1,664. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,888. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20 South Plum Street, Vermillion, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,888

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,664

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: $1,888 (1768%)

Insurance Median: $1,664 (1558%)

Cash: $1,888 (1768% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,664 (1558% 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 1558% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1458%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$696	652%
Wellmark Sd	$717	671%
Ucare	$769 - $2,074	720%
Aetna	$779 - $2,051	729%
Health Partners	$779 - $1,770	729%
Medicare (plans)	$779	729%
UnitedHealthcare	$779 - $1,971	729%
Primewest	$793	742%
Sanford Health Plan	$934 - $1,253	874%
Security Health Plan	$1,298	1215%
Medica	$1,947 - $2,082	1823%
Wellmark	$2,030 - $2,053	1901%
First Choice Health Network	$2,124	1989%
Healthez	$2,124	1989%
Multiplan	$2,124	1989%

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 $1,888.
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 Sanford Vermillion 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.