CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $350
  • Cash Discount Price: $256
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $350. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $256. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$256

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$350

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: $256 (240%)
Insurance Median: $350 (328%)
Cash: $256 (240% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $350 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amfirst $70 - $442 66%
Self Pay $70 - $442 66%
Aetna $77 - $1,243 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $77 - $490 72%
UnitedHealthcare $77 - $490 72%
Humana $85 - $1,394 80%
Meritain $164 - $1,243 154%
Web-Tpa $175 - $1,106 164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $184 172%
Cigna $191 - $1,248 179%
Ima $210 - $2,212 197%
Ppo Plus $210 - $1,328 197%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $315 - $1,991 295%
Wc Martco $315 - $1,991 295%
Wc Misc $315 - $1,991 295%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $315 - $1,991 295%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $315 - $1,991 295%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $315 - $1,991 295%
American Public Life $350 - $2,212 328%
American Retirement Life $350 - $2,212 328%
Apwu $350 - $2,212 328%
Auto Liability $350 - $2,212 328%
Bankers Life $350 - $2,212 328%
Correct Care $350 - $2,212 328%
Fox Everitt $350 - $2,212 328%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $350 - $2,212 328%
Medishare $350 - $2,212 328%
Medplus $350 - $2,212 328%
Misc Commerical $350 - $2,212 328%
Phcs $350 - $2,212 328%
Physicians Mutual $350 - $2,212 328%
State Farm-La $350 - $2,212 328%
Triwest $350 - $2,212 328%
Us Family Health Plan $350 - $2,212 328%
Usaa $350 - $2,212 328%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals