CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $2,570
- Cash Discount Price: $3,427
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.06x 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 2406% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2306%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $2,056 | 1925% |
| Americas Choice Provider Network | $2,399 | 2246% |
| Usa Managed Care Organization | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Quiktrip Corporation | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Velocity | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Provider Network Of America | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Multiplan-Phcs | $2,741 | 2566% |
| Prime Health Services | $2,913 | 2727% |
| Medincrease | $3,084 | 2887% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the head without contrast at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park, the cash price is $3,427.00, which matches the facility's cash median. While this rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, indicating a substantial markup typical of commercial pricing, it is important to note that commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative costs and contract structures. Patients with high-deductible plans may find paying the cash price directly more cost-effective than relying on insurance, especially if their insurer's negotiated rate exceeds the cash amount. To potentially lower this cost, patients should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront.
This service is covered by nine different payers, with negotiated rates ranging from $2,056 to $3,084, all of which are lower than the gross charge but still higher than the cash price. The data reflects a vintage of June 2026 and is specific to the Overland Park, KS area. Because commercial rates are often inflated by multi-layered administrative structures, patients should avoid assuming that being in-network guarantees the lowest possible price; some facilities charge significantly more than others for the same procedure. If you receive a bill, ensure it is an itemized statement showing specific CPT codes rather than a summary bill, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled charges that can be disputed in writing.