CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,157
Cash Discount Price: $1,275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Lake Chelan Community Hospital is $1,157. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,157

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: $1,275 (1194%)

Insurance Median: $1,157 (1083%)

Cash: $1,275 (1194% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,157 (1083% 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 1083% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 983%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicare (plans)	$50 - $1,157	47%
Molina - All Plans	$50 - $1,944	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $1,957	47%
Coordinated Care Comm - All Other Plans	$65 - $2,065	61%
Premera First - All Plans	$69 - $1,578	65%
First Choice - All Plans	$79 - $1,999	74%
Amerigroup Op Only - All Plans	$81 - $1,229	76%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$81 - $1,229	76%
Aetna	$401 - $1,893	375%
Corvel - All Plans	$423 - $1,999	396%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,872	1753%

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 $1,275.
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 Lake Chelan Community 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.