CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $380
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $380. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$380

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

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: $380 (356%)
Insurance Median: $213 (199%)
Cash: $380 (356% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (199% 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.

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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
Texas Healthspring $53 50%
Aetna $107 - $940 100%
Allwell $107 100%
Arcadian Health Plan $107 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $678 100%
Christus Health $107 - $149 100%
Community Health Choice $107 - $143 100%
Coventry $107 100%
Humana $107 - $1,187 100%
Molina $107 - $141 100%
Triwest $107 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $1,221 100%
Wellcare $107 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $110 103%
Texas Independence Health Plan $110 103%
Shared Health Insurance Company $112 105%
Amerigroup $115 - $141 108%
Devoted Health Plan $115 108%
Imperial Health Plan $117 110%
Medicare (plans) $117 110%
Procare Advantage $117 110%
Superior $135 126%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $141 132%
Adv Cardiovas Specialist $213 199%
Naphcare Inc. $213 199%
Lsu First Choice Verity $569 - $584 533%
Verity Healthnet $683 - $700 639%
First Health $740 - $759 693%
Healthsmart $740 - $1,609 693%
Multiplan $740 - $759 693%
Phcs $740 - $759 693%
Cigna $858 - $1,098 803%
Beech Street $910 - $934 852%
Health Management Network $910 - $934 852%
Provider Select $910 - $934 852%
Us Imaging Network $915 857%
Verity Healthnet National $967 - $992 905%
Healthcare Highways $988 925%
Mct Credit Union $1,429 1338%
Five Point Credit Union $1,500 1404%
Partners Direct Health $1,996 1869%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals