CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Ochsner Choctaw General

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $196
Cash Discount Price: $1,056
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Ochsner Choctaw General is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,056. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Vanity Fair Lane, Po Box 618, Butler, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,056

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$196

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: $1,056 (989%)

Insurance Median: $196 (184%)

Cash: $1,056 (989% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $196 (184% 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.

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
Humana	$30 - $626	28%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$42 - $1,112	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$49 - $764	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $973	60%
Cigna	$66 - $626	62%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$70 - $931	66%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$70 - $931	66%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$76 - $1,042	71%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $86	76%
Aetna	$85 - $904	80%
Zelis	$120 - $1,042	112%
Select Administrative Services Network	$133 - $973	125%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$161 - $626	151%
Medicare (plans)	$161 - $719	151%
Shared Health Mississippi	$169 - $657	158%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$184 - $1,109	172%
Cor Vel	$186 - $1,133	174%
Ambetter / Centene	$632	592%

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 $1,056.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner Choctaw General is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.