CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,169
Cash Discount Price: $2,384
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan is $1,169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,384. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6020 W Parker Road, Plano, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,384

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,169

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: $2,384 (2232%)

Insurance Median: $1,169 (1094%)

Cash: $2,384 (2232% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,169 (1094% 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 1094% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 994%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
American Health	$102	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$102 - $795	95%
Healthspring	$104	97%
Amerigroup	$105 - $107	98%
Parkland	$105	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $1,458	98%
Humana	$106	99%
Molina	$107 - $113	100%
Superior Wellcare	$107 - $112	100%
Aetna	$916 - $2,785	858%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$963 - $2,426	902%
Cigna	$1,792 - $3,739	1678%
City Of Fort Worth	$1,867	1748%
Quick Trip	$2,384 - $2,503	2232%
Phcs	$2,761 - $2,960	2585%
Healthsmart	$2,980 - $3,337	2790%
Multiplan	$3,457	3237%
Galaxy	$3,496	3273%
Usa	$3,496	3273%

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 $2,384.
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 Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan 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.