CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $700
Cash Discount Price: $1,155
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Dequincy Memorial Hospital is $700. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$700

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: $1,155 (1081%)

Insurance Median: $700 (655%)

Cash: $1,155 (1081% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $700 (655% 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 655% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 555%). 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
Cigna	$90 - $1,650	84%
Aetna	$93 - $1,097	87%
Humana	$106 - $1,206	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$198 - $203	185%
Allegiance Hospice	$693	649%
Ambetter / Centene	$693	649%
Blue Advantage	$693	649%
Mcr Lagniappe	$693	649%
Medicare (plans)	$693	649%
Mutual Of Omaha	$693	649%
Peoples Health	$693	649%
Pro Care Advantage	$693	649%
Tricare	$693	649%
UnitedHealthcare	$693 - $1,097	649%
Vaccn	$693	649%
Wellcare	$693	649%
Mc Vantage Health Plan	$990 - $1,072	927%
Gulf South Risk Service	$1,008	944%
Amerihealth Caritas La	$1,097	1027%
Correct Care	$1,097	1027%
Healthy Blue	$1,097	1027%
Louisiana Health Connect	$1,097	1027%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,097 - $1,650	1027%
Self Pay	$1,155	1081%
Work Comp	$1,485	1390%
Aarp Healthcare	$1,650	1545%
Allegiance Home Health Sw	$1,650	1545%
American Health Adv	$1,650	1545%
Amfirst	$1,650	1545%
Attorney	$1,650	1545%
Bankers Life	$1,650	1545%
Care Center Of Dequincy	$1,650	1545%
Commerical	$1,650	1545%
Harbor Hospice	$1,650	1545%
High Hope Care Center	$1,650	1545%
Medi-Share	$1,650	1545%
Ppo Plus Lc	$1,650	1545%
Rural Health Carriers	$1,650	1545%
Tri Parish Rehab	$1,650	1545%
United Teachers Assoc	$1,650	1545%

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 $1,155.
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 Dequincy 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.