CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $101
Cash Discount Price: $262
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$101

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: $262 (245%)

Insurance Median: $101 (95%)

Cash: $262 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $101 (95% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$37 - $319	35%
Humana	$37 - $248	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $245	36%
Allwell	$39 - $257	37%
Amerigroup	$39 - $245	37%
Arkansas Superior Select	$39 - $239	37%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$39 - $239	37%
Wellcare	$39 - $430	37%
Wellcare By Allwell	$39 - $239	37%
Wellcare Health Plans	$39 - $239	37%
Qualchoice	$42 - $319	39%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas	$43 - $296	40%
Cigna	$44 - $245	41%
Covenant Healthcare	$48 - $340	45%
Assured Benefits Administrators	$60 - $365	56%
Arkansas Total Care	$86 - $276	81%
Caresource	$89 - $381	83%
Empower Healthcare Solutions	$90 - $290	84%
Aetna	$344	322%
Healthlink	$400	374%

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 $262.
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 Lawrence Memorial Hospital 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.