CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $390
Cash Discount Price: $1,195
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$390

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: $1,195 (1119%)

Insurance Median: $390 (365%)

Cash: $1,195 (1119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $390 (365% 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 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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
Amerihealth-Caritas	$42 - $115	39%
New Hampshire Healthy Families	$42 - $115	39%
Wellsense	$42 - $138	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $1,548	45%
Cigna	$48 - $1,634	45%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$48 - $1,497	45%
Martin'S Point	$48 - $129	45%
Mvp Healthcare	$48 - $1,548	45%
New Hampshire Healthy Families (Wellcare)	$51 - $136	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$71 - $1,634	66%
Humana	$102	95%
Multiplan	$112 - $1,669	105%
Tufts Health Plan	$137 - $1,573	128%
Vermont Health Plan	$138 - $1,540	129%
Aetna	$420 - $1,669	393%
Coventry	$420 - $1,669	393%
Health New England	$420 - $1,669	393%

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 $1,195.
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 Brattleboro Memorial Hospital 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.