CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $100
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 94% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $275 | 94% |
| Aetna | $126 - $550 | 118% |
| Smarthealth | $138 | 129% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $167 | 156% |
| Cigna | $236 | 221% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $592 | 554% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 70450 (CT scan, head, no contrast) at Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, the facility's negotiated rates range from $98 to $592 across 11 insurance payers. These commercial rates are significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, with some plans like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna showing wide variations up to $275 and $550 respectively. While the facility's median negotiated rate is $100, which is slightly lower than the Medicare amount, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying cash directly is more cost-effective, as insurance negotiated rates often exceed the cash price. It is important to note that cash-pay options can sometimes result in lower out-of-pocket costs for patients who have not yet met their insurance deductibles or who are self-insured.
Patients should be aware that commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overheads that inflate rates above the true cost of care, which is reflected in the Medicare benchmark. If you are self-paying, you should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront. Additionally, if you receive a bill from an out-of-network provider at this facility, you may be protected by the No Surprises Act, which bans balance billing for emergency and non-emergency services; in such cases, you should dispute any unexpected charges in writing rather than paying immediately. Always request a detailed, itemized bill before agreeing to any payment plan to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included