CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $1,285
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.03x 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 1203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1103%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | $927 - $1,206 | 868% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $1,285 | 1203% |
| Kansas Solutions | $1,285 | 1203% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $1,285 | 1203% |
| Apricus | $1,285 | 1203% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,285 | 1203% |
| Aetna | $1,285 | 1203% |
| Meritain Health | $1,285 | 1203% |
| Community Care Health Plan Of | $1,285 | 1203% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 70450 (CT scan, head, no contrast), the facility's negotiated rates across nine payers average $1,285, which matches the facility's gross charge. This rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, reflecting a markup typical of commercial contracts where administrative costs and claim processing inflate the baseline price. While the median amount paid by insurers was $616.00, this figure represents the specific payment allowed under each plan's deductible and copay structure, not the total contract rate. Patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying the cash price directly could be more cost-effective, as the negotiated rate often exceeds the cash price; however, the cash median is not available for this service.
The facility, Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS, is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government. While the data does not provide specific cash or self-pay rates to compare against state or county averages, patients should proactively ask the billing department for "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront incentives can reduce the total cost by 20% to 50%. If you receive a bill, ensure it is a detailed itemized statement rather than a summary invoice, and verify that no services were unbundled or incorrectly charged. For any unexpected charges, you have the right to request an itemized audit and dispute errors in writing, as over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes that can be corrected.