CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $5,336
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,649
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 49.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $5,336. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,649. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 49.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,649

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,336

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: $11,649 (10906%)
Insurance Median: $5,336 (4996%)
Cash: $11,649 (10906% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,336 (4996% 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 4996% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4896%). 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
Amerigroup $105 - $110 98%
Centennial Care $105 98%
St David’S Hospice $105 98%
Western Sky Community Care $105 98%
United $107 - $5,243 100%
El Paso First Health Plans $108 101%
Aetna $113 - $1,429 106%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $352 - $600 330%
Superior Health Plan $582 - $699 545%
Cigna $1,048 - $2,762 981%
Bienvivir Senior Health $1,649 - $1,981 1544%
Healthcare Highways $1,863 - $2,237 1744%
First Health $4,365 - $5,243 4087%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $4,365 - $6,409 4087%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $4,462 - $8,040 4178%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $4,850 - $5,826 4541%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $4,850 - $5,826 4541%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $5,336 - $6,409 4996%
Prime Health $5,821 - $6,991 5450%
Texas Workforce Commission $6,112 - $7,341 5722%
Multiplan $6,306 - $7,574 5904%
Phcs $6,306 - $7,574 5904%
Integrated Medical Systems $6,791 - $8,156 6358%
Samsa $6,791 - $8,156 6358%
Danmark - International Contract $7,276 - $8,739 6812%
Galaxy Health Network $7,276 - $8,739 6812%
Medcorp Southwest $7,761 - $9,322 7266%
Usa Managed Care $7,955 - $11,069 7448%
Affiliated Healthcare $8,246 - $9,904 7720%
National Provider Network $8,731 - $10,487 8174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals