CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $221
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,393
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. is $221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,393. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,393

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$221

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: $1,393 (1304%)
Insurance Median: $221 (207%)
Cash: $1,393 (1304% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $221 (207% 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 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). 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
Kaiser $116 - $294 109%
Aetna $120 - $986 112%
UnitedHealthcare $122 - $386 114%
Blue Shield $126 - $290 118%
Community Health Plan $128 120%
Cigna $140 - $377 131%
Molina $197 184%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $210 - $285 197%
Coordinated Care $216 202%
Providence Health Plan $296 277%
First Choice $403 377%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99220
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals