CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $104
  • Cash Discount Price: $270
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at St Lukes Regional Medical Center is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$104

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: $270 (253%)
Insurance Median: $104 (97%)
Cash: $270 (253% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $104 (97% 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.

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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
Nebraska Total Care $33 - $241 31%
Aetna $37 - $318 35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $245 36%
Molina $38 - $106 36%
Amerivantage $39 - $109 37%
Humana $39 - $109 37%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $284 37%
Avera Health Plan $56 - $603 52%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $77 - $209 72%
Cigna $79 - $584 74%
Health Partners Open Network $82 - $226 77%
Amerigroup $94 88%
Iowa Total Care $94 88%
Medica Exchange Inspire $479 448%
Medica Exchange Insure $537 503%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA 51104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals