CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $876
Cash Discount Price: $1,043
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $876. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,043. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,043

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$876

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: $1,043 (977%)

Insurance Median: $876 (820%)

Cash: $1,043 (977% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $876 (820% 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 820% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 720%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$221 - $1,490	207%
Veterans Administration	$372 - $1,490	348%
Bc 130	$387 - $1,191	362%
Group Insurance	$387 - $1,490	362%
Medicare (plans)	$387	362%
Workers Compensation	$745	698%
Nsa	$876 - $920	820%
Guarantor Liable	$1,043 - $1,490	977%
Pcmh Insurnace	$1,162 - $1,490	1088%
Secondary Insurance	$1,191	1115%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,191	1115%
Operating Engineers	$1,266	1185%
Boilermakers Healthcare	$1,296	1213%
Cigna	$1,296	1213%
Great West	$1,296 - $1,490	1213%
Sagxxxx	$1,296	1213%
Champus	$1,490	1395%
Ngs American, Inc	$1,490	1395%
Patoka Valley	$1,490	1395%
Southwire	$1,490	1395%
Tricare	$1,490	1395%
Wausau Benefits	$1,490	1395%

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 $1,043.
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 Perry County Memorial 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.