CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $142
Cash Discount Price: $204
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is $142. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$142

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $204 (191%)

Insurance Median: $142 (133%)

Cash: $204 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $142 (133% of 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

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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	$93 - $142	87%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$97	91%
Aetna	$97 - $711	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $312	91%
Medicare (plans)	$97	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$97 - $695	91%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$106	99%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$142	133%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$142	133%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$142	133%
Zelis	$170	159%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$242	227%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$372	348%
Cigna	$539	505%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$620	580%
Usa Managed Care Network	$664	622%
First Health Network	$711	666%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $204.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.