CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Hudson Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $629
  • Cash Discount Price: $829
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Hudson Hospital is $629. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $829. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 405 Stageline Road, Hudson, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$829

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$629

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: $829 (776%)
Insurance Median: $629 (589%)
Cash: $829 (776% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $629 (589% 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 589% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 489%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $196 - $676 184%
Healthpartners [900713] $328 307%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $353 - $1,566 330%
Medicare (plans) $603 - $629 565%
UnitedHealthcare $623 - $1,915 583%
Medica [900156] $1,512 1416%
First Health Network [950334] $1,653 1548%
Ma Wisconsin Replacement [950271] $1,837 1720%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 405 Stageline Road, Hudson, WI 54016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals