CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $3,107
  • Cash Discount Price: $15,069
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 29.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $3,107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,069. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 29.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15,069

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,107

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: $15,069 (14108%)
Insurance Median: $3,107 (2909%)
Cash: $15,069 (14108% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,107 (2909% 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 2909% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2809%). 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
Texas Health Network $104 97%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $108 101%
United $109 - $7,166 102%
Aetna $115 - $2,476 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $419 - $7,166 392%
Humana $489 458%
Superior Health Plan $995 - $1,115 932%
Texas Workforce Commission $3,411 - $3,822 3194%
Averde Health $4,691 - $5,255 4392%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $6,112 - $13,536 5722%
First Health $8,173 - $9,156 7652%
National Healthcare Solutions $8,529 - $9,555 7985%
Southwest Medical $8,529 - $9,555 7985%
Coastal Comp $9,239 - $10,351 8650%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $10,661 - $11,943 9981%
Beech Street $11,372 - $12,739 10647%
Multiplan $11,372 - $12,739 10647%
Usa Managed Care $11,372 - $12,739 10647%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals