CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Cascade Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $391
Cash Discount Price: $1,229
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Cascade Medical Center is $391. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 817 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$391

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: $1,229 (1151%)

Insurance Median: $391 (366%)

Cash: $1,229 (1151% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $391 (366% 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 366% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 266%). 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	$56 - $2,360	52%
Asuris Northwest Health	$56 - $2,360	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $1,993	52%
Humana	$56 - $1,516	52%
Medicare (plans)	$56 - $1,516	52%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$57 - $1,531	53%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$61 - $1,637	57%
Tricare	$140	131%
First Choice Health Network	$212	198%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$212	198%
Medicaid / KanCare	$240 - $1,401	225%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$250 - $1,459	234%
Coordinated Care Of Wa Mcd Rep	$250 - $1,459	234%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$250 - $1,459	234%
Washington Department Of Labor And Industry	$260	243%
Ambetter / Centene	$282 - $1,644	264%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$292 - $1,704	273%
Cigna	$376 - $2,192	352%

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 $1,229.
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 Cascade 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.