CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $765
- Cash Discount Price: $560
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.16x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 716% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 616%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Web Tpa [2115] | $765 | 716% |
| Black Lung [6055] | $765 | 716% |
| Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295] | $765 | 716% |
| Hooray Health [8000] | $765 | 716% |
| Healthcare Highways [2210] | $765 | 716% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $765 | 716% |
| Aetna | $765 | 716% |
| Lucent Health [6000] | $765 | 716% |
| Department Of Corrections [1340] | $933 | 874% |
| National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695] | $1,078 | 1009% |
| American Postal Workers Union [1070] | $1,078 | 1009% |
| Healthpartners [1500] | $1,078 | 1009% |
| Cigna | $1,078 | 1009% |
| Humana | $1,101 | 1031% |
| Administrative Concepts [1005] | $1,450 | 1358% |
| First Health [1375] | $1,450 | 1358% |
| American Healthcare [1055] | $1,450 | 1358% |
| Multiplan [1680] | $1,450 | 1358% |
| Coventry Healthcare [1320] | $1,530 | 1432% |
| Ks Disability Determination [6090] | $1,866 | 1747% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this CT scan of the head (no contrast) at the University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus, the facility's negotiated rate is $765, which is significantly higher than the cash price of $560. While the facility is in-network for many payers, the contractually agreed-upon rate of $765 exceeds the cash price, meaning patients with high-deductible plans might save money by paying out-of-pocket upfront. The facility's cash rate is also notably lower than the gross charge of $1,866, highlighting the impact of administrative overhead and network tiering on final costs. To minimize expenses, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling and explicitly request self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can range from 20% to 50% when bills are settled in full within 30 days.
This service is benchmarked against the federal Medicare rate of $106.81, showing a markup of 7.2 times the Medicare amount, which is consistent with commercial pricing structures that include administrative processing costs. The facility's location in Topeka, KS, places it within a specific geographic wage index that influences these negotiated rates, though the data provided does not include explicit county or state average comparisons for this specific CPT code. Because over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should always request a detailed, itemized statement rather than accepting a summary bill, and they should dispute any unexpected charges in writing to ensure accuracy before making a payment.