CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $1,292
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,419
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Parkridge Medical Center is $1,292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,419. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,419

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,292

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: $4,419 (4137%)
Insurance Median: $1,292 (1210%)
Cash: $4,419 (4137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,292 (1210% 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 1210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1110%). 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
Aetna $92 - $2,335 86%
Health One Alliance $154 - $3,035 144%
United $155 - $2,101 145%
Ambetter / Centene $189 - $197 177%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $209 - $1,447 196%
Humana $213 - $3,035 199%
Amerigroup $634 - $710 594%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $768 - $860 719%
Apex Health $792 - $887 742%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $792 - $887 742%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $792 - $887 742%
Peach State $834 - $934 781%
Wellcare $834 - $934 781%
Cigna $1,430 - $3,735 1339%
Value Option $2,084 - $2,335 1951%
Magellan Behavioral Health $2,501 - $2,802 2342%
Multiplan $2,501 - $2,802 2342%
North Ga Health Services $2,710 - $3,035 2537%
Employers Health Network $2,918 - $3,268 2732%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $2,918 - $3,268 2732%
Compsych $3,335 - $3,735 3122%
Beech Street $3,669 - $4,109 3435%
Prime Health $3,669 - $4,109 3435%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals