CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Anderson Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,132
Cash Discount Price: $1,331
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Anderson Hospital is $1,132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6800 State Route 162, Maryville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,132

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: $1,331 (1246%)

Insurance Median: $1,132 (1060%)

Cash: $1,331 (1246% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,132 (1060% 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 1060% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 960%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Health Care Service Corporation	$79 - $1,218	74%
Tricare	$99 - $5,688	93%
Humana	$101 - $4,767	95%
Medicare (plans)	$101 - $4,767	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $4,767	95%
Aetna	$110 - $4,767	103%
Devoted Health Ppo	$112 - $4,863	105%
Essence	$112 - $5,010	105%
Clear Springs Health	$114 - $4,910	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$162 - $7,053	152%
Blue Choice	$162 - $7,053	152%
Medicaid / KanCare	$176 - $382	165%
Mercy Benefit Admin	$237	222%
Mercy Aco	$243	228%
Hopetrust	$280 - $12,160	262%
Work Comp	$658 - $26,600	616%
Healthlink	$1,198 - $1,265	1122%
Self Pay	$1,331 - $25,000	1246%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,428 - $1,479	1337%
Cigna	$1,864	1745%
Multiplan/Phcs	$1,997	1870%
Beech Street Corporation	$2,397	2244%

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 $1,331.
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 Anderson 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.