CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $1,461
- Cash Discount Price: $6,912
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.68x 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 1368% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1268%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United | $60 - $3,287 | 56% |
| Amerigroup | $60 | 56% |
| Healthyblue | $61 | 57% |
| Aetna | $62 - $3,725 | 58% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $62 | 58% |
| Unicare | $62 | 58% |
| Home State Health Plan | $95 | 89% |
| Multiplan | $96 - $5,405 | 90% |
| Corvel Corporation | $114 - $4,748 | 107% |
| Oha Network | $119 - $3,652 | 111% |
| Cigna | $122 - $181 | 114% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $248 - $3,141 | 232% |
| Humana | $280 - $362 | 262% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $1,213 - $1,359 | 1136% |
| Nhc Advantage | $1,239 - $1,388 | 1160% |
| Wppa Providrs Care Network | $1,304 - $1,461 | 1221% |
| Universal Healthcare | $2,282 - $2,556 | 2137% |
| Coventry | $2,621 - $2,936 | 2454% |
| Coventry Kc Mo | $2,673 - $2,995 | 2503% |
| College Park Family Care Center | $2,804 - $3,141 | 2625% |
| Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc | $4,890 - $5,478 | 4578% |
| Cco, Inc. | $4,890 - $5,478 | 4578% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $4,890 - $5,478 | 4578% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 70450, representing a CT scan of the head without contrast, the facility's cash price is $6,912.00, which matches the cash median for this procedure. This cash rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, illustrating the substantial markup often found in commercial pricing. While the facility's negotiated rates range from $60 to $5,478 depending on the insurance carrier, patients should be aware that commercial negotiated rates frequently exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead and contract structures. In cases where a patient has a high deductible, paying the cash price of $6,912.00 upfront may be more cost-effective than relying on an insurance plan that negotiates a higher allowed amount, provided the patient has not yet met their deductible threshold.
To minimize costs, patients should actively inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these programs can offer reductions of 20% to 50% for upfront payment by bypassing insurance billing cycles. It is also important to verify the specific allowed amount for your plan, as in-network rates vary widely among the 23 payers listed, with some plans negotiating as high as $5,478 while others pay as little as $60. Finally, if you receive a bill, request a detailed itemized statement to ensure no errors exist, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies. This facility is located in Overland Park, KS (ZIP 66215), and while the data reflects a 2026-06 vintage, always confirm current pricing policies directly with