CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Copper Queen Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $265
  • Cash Discount Price: $784
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Copper Queen Community Hospital is $265. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $784. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Cole Avenue, Bisbee, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$784

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$265

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: $784 (734%)
Insurance Median: $265 (248%)
Cash: $784 (734% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $265 (248% 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 248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 148%). 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
Allwell $48 - $265 45%
Amerigroup $48 - $265 45%
Azch Complete $48 - $265 45%
Banner Uc Health $48 - $265 45%
Humana $48 - $265 45%
Triwest $48 - $265 45%
UnitedHealthcare $54 - $966 51%
Copperpoint $75 - $410 70%
Bisbee Police $79 - $431 74%
Aetna $85 - $1,491 80%
Health Net Of Az $85 - $994 80%
Apipa $113 - $619 106%
Cigna $196 - $1,077 184%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $206 - $1,127 193%
Self Pay $242 - $1,326 227%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 Cole Avenue, Bisbee, AZ 85603
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals