CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Saint John Hospital
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $109
- Cash Discount Price: $98
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $60 | 56% |
| Aetna | $98 - $167 | 92% |
| Tricare | $98 | 92% |
| Midland Care Connection | $98 | 92% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $98 - $138 | 92% |
| Cigna | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $98 | 92% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $100 | 94% |
| Celtic | $103 - $158 | 96% |
| Healthy Blue | $103 - $109 | 96% |
| Comp Alliance Workers Comp | $108 | 101% |
| Oha Networks | $116 | 109% |
| Worker Compensation | $120 | 112% |
| Employer Direct Healthcare | $138 | 129% |
| Corizon | $138 | 129% |
| Well Path | $138 | 129% |
| Centurion | $148 | 139% |
| Naphcare | $153 | 143% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $228 - $480 | 213% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CT scan of the head (no contrast) at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS, the facility's cash median price is $98.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $2366.00. While commercial insurance plans like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare negotiate rates ranging from $98 to $167, these amounts often exceed the cash price due to administrative costs and contract structures. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the $98 cash rate directly, provided they verify the facility's "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront incentives can bypass the higher negotiated fees charged to insured members.
The facility's negotiated rates for this procedure vary widely across payers, with the highest allowed amount reaching $480 for Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, while the median negotiated rate across all payers is $109.00. This pricing is benchmarked against the federal Medicare rate of $106.81, which serves as the objective baseline for healthcare costs. Although the facility is a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital, the variation in allowed amounts highlights that being in-network does not guarantee the lowest possible price; consumers should always request an itemized bill to ensure no errors exist and confirm that the final charge aligns with the specific payer's negotiated ceiling rather than the hospital's full chargemaster list.