CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Medical City Lewisville

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $3,837
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Medical City Lewisville is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,837. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 West Main Street, Lewisville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,837

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $3,837 (3592%)

Insurance Median: $141 (132%)

Cash: $3,837 (3592% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (132% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 Health Network	$103	96%
Amerigroup	$105	98%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$105	98%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$105	98%
United	$105 - $1,526	98%
Cigna	$110 - $1,074	103%
Aetna	$113 - $5,576	106%
Molina	$115 - $117	108%
Humana	$131 - $420	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$141 - $3,405	132%
Imaging Providers Of Texas	$350	328%
Superior Health Plan	$537	503%
Unicare	$1,841 - $7,669	1724%
Healthcare Highways	$2,592	2427%
City Of Mckinney	$3,451	3231%
Fidelis Securecare	$3,451	3231%
National Choicecare	$3,835	3590%
Pc Texas Partners	$4,218	3949%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$4,218	3949%
Rockport Health Group	$4,218	3949%
Averde Health, Inc	$4,448	4164%
Usc Health Services	$4,602	4309%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$5,369	5027%
Jostens	$5,369	5027%
Mega Life	$5,369	5027%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$5,752	5385%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$5,752	5385%
Usa Managed Care	$6,136	5745%
Galaxy Health Network	$6,519	6103%
Independent Medical Systems	$7,669	7180%
National Healthcare Solutions	$7,669	7180%

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 $3,837.
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 Medical City Lewisville 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.