CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $2,257
Cash Discount Price: $3,848
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $2,257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,848. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 21.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,848

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,257

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: $3,848 (3603%)

Insurance Median: $2,257 (2113%)

Cash: $3,848 (3603% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,257 (2113% 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 2113% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2013%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Beacon	$1,231	1153%
Firstcare	$1,231 - $4,104	1153%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$1,231	1153%
Rightcare	$1,716	1607%
Molina	$1,898	1777%
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$1,951	1827%
El Paso Health First	$2,257	2113%
Tx Children Health	$2,257	2113%
Aetna	$2,565	2401%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,976 - $4,361	2786%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,899 - $4,309	3650%
S&W Health	$4,309	4034%
Cigna	$4,361	4083%
Healthscope	$4,361	4083%
Imagine Health	$4,361	4083%
Humana	$4,463 - $4,515	4178%
Multiplan	$4,463	4178%
First Health	$4,515	4227%
Galaxy Health	$4,617	4323%
Usamco	$4,720	4419%

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 $3,848.
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 Cook Childrens Medical Center 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.