CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Greene County General Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $520
Cash Discount Price: $1,356
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Greene County General Hospital is $520. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1185 N 1000 W, Linton, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$520

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: $1,356 (1270%)

Insurance Median: $520 (487%)

Cash: $1,356 (1270% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $520 (487% 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 487% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 387%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$221 - $662	207%
Caresource In	$221 - $884	207%
Humana	$221 - $600	207%
UnitedHealthcare	$221 - $1,664	207%
Aetna	$520 - $2,147	487%
Government Employees Hospital Association (Geha)	$1,664	1558%
Southeastern Indiana Health Siho	$2,034	1904%
Cigna	$2,147	2010%

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 $1,356.
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 Greene County General 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.