CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $2,845
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,662
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $2,845. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,662. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 26.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,662

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,845

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: $1,662 (1556%)
Insurance Median: $2,845 (2664%)
Cash: $1,662 (1556% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,845 (2664% 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 2664% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2564%). 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
Veterans Eval Services $115 108%
Medicare (plans) $122 114%
Node Champva $122 114%
Tricare $122 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $124 116%
Node Triwest $124 116%
Node Va $124 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $155 145%
Medicaid / KanCare $445 417%
Aetna $879 823%
Self Pay $1,246 - $2,077 1167%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $2,285 2139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,330 - $2,534 2181%
Hccmca $2,492 2333%
Multiplan Phcs $3,157 2956%
Moda Assurance $3,282 3073%
Cigna $3,290 3080%
Carlie Trans Grp $3,531 3306%
UnitedHealthcare $3,531 3306%
First Choice Health $3,739 3501%
Multiplan Mpi $3,780 3539%
Plan Vista Solutions $3,863 3617%
Multiplan Wc $3,946 3694%
One Health $3,946 3694%
First Health Group $3,988 3734%
Medical Control Network Solutions $3,988 3734%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals