CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Wichita County Health Center
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $1,144
- Cash Discount Price: $1,003
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.71x 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 1071% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 971%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $1,035 | 969% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,254 | 1174% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
Wichita County Health Center, a Critical Access Hospital located at 211 E Earl Street in Leoti, Kansas, provides a CT scan of the head without contrast for $1,254. This gross charge is significantly higher than the facility's cash payment rate of $1,003, which is the lowest price available to patients paying out-of-pocket. While UnitedHealthcare negotiates a rate of $1,254 for this service, Medicaid / KanCare covers the same procedure at $1,035 per plan. It is important to note that cash payment of $1,003 is lower than the Medicaid negotiated rate, making it a potentially more cost-effective option for patients with high-deductible plans who have not yet met their coverage thresholds.
For context regarding regional pricing, this service is priced well above the state of Kansas average, which is $1,06.81. Patients should be aware that while the facility is in-network for UnitedHealthcare, the negotiated rate does not represent the lowest possible cost. If you are self-paying, we strongly recommend asking the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling your visit to ensure you are not charged the full gross amount. Additionally, because this facility is in-network, the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for out-of-network services rendered at this location, preventing unexpected additional charges beyond your insurance allowed amount.