CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Jones Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: $270
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Jones Regional Medical Center is $151. 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 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1795 Highway 64 East, Anamosa, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

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: $151 (141%)

Cash: $270 (253% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $151 (141% 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
Aetna	$37 - $2,006	35%
Amerivantage	$37 - $913	35%
Humana	$37 - $914	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $1,137	36%
Iowa Health	$39 - $913	37%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $2,229	37%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$77 - $1,137	72%
Cigna	$79 - $1,832	74%
Health Partners Open Network	$82 - $1,114	77%
Amerigroup	$981	918%
Iowa Total Care	$981	918%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$1,765	1652%
Medica Exchange Insure	$1,977	1851%

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 $270.
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 Jones Regional Medical Center 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.