CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $1,260
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,142
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $1,260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,260

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: $11,142 (10432%)
Insurance Median: $1,260 (1180%)
Cash: $11,142 (10432% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,260 (1180% 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 1180% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1080%). 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 $103 96%
Christus Mcd $105 98%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $109 102%
United $109 - $5,014 102%
Aetna $115 - $1,666 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humanna $131 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $373 - $4,301 349%
Humana $391 366%
Amerigroup $450 421%
Superior Health Plan $669 626%
Healthcare Highways $2,139 2003%
Texas Workforce Commission $2,674 2504%
Averde Health $3,677 3443%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $4,791 - $9,471 4486%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $5,014 4694%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $6,128 5737%
Multiplan Phcs $6,685 6259%
National Healthcare Solutions $6,685 6259%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $6,685 6259%
Southwest Medical $6,685 6259%
Usc Health Services $6,685 6259%
First Health $6,875 6437%
Coastal Comp $7,242 6780%
Newton Ppo $7,800 7303%
Texas True Choice $8,357 7824%
Beech Street $8,914 8346%
Cigna $8,914 8346%
Usa Managed Care $8,914 8346%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals