CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,263
Cash Discount Price: $869
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $1,263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $869. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$869

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,263

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: $869 (814%)

Insurance Median: $1,263 (1182%)

Cash: $869 (814% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,263 (1182% 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 1182% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1082%). 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

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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
Aetna	$92 - $1,648	86%
Humana	$94 - $128	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $444	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $2,029	95%
Sentara Health Plan	$103 - $1,539	96%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$128	120%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$128	120%
Gateway - Tier 3	$1,365	1278%
Vhn - Ultra	$1,539	1441%
Cigna	$1,673 - $1,787	1566%
Connecticare	$1,737	1626%
Vhn - Plus	$1,911	1789%
Gateway - Tier 2	$1,986	1859%
Vhn	$1,986	1859%
Vhn - Link	$2,234	2092%
Gateway - Tier 1	$2,358	2208%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$2,358	2208%

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 $869.
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 Carilion New River Valley 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.