CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $330
Cash Discount Price: $1,262
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$330

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: $1,262 (1182%)

Insurance Median: $330 (309%)

Cash: $1,262 (1182% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $330 (309% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$97 - $344	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97	91%
Champus_Va	$97	91%
Cigna	$97 - $1,577	91%
Medicare (plans)	$97	91%
Tricare	$97	91%
Veterans_Administration	$97	91%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest	$97	91%
Humana	$99 - $340	93%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health	$175	164%
Vantage_Commercial	$223	209%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La	$233	218%
Medicaid / KanCare	$330 - $362	309%
Meritain	$946	886%
Verity	$1,009	945%
Ppo_Plus_	$1,262	1182%
Phcs	$1,472	1378%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health	$1,472	1378%
Lwcc	$1,609	1506%
First_Health	$1,682	1575%
United_Healthcare	$1,709	1600%
Workers_Compensation	$1,893	1772%

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 $1,262.
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 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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.