CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Joplin

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $480
Cash Discount Price: $1,686
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Mercy Hospital Joplin is $480. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,686. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,686

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$480

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: $1,686 (1579%)

Insurance Median: $480 (449%)

Cash: $1,686 (1579% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $480 (449% 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 449% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 349%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $1,891	52%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$56 - $1,686	52%
Aetna	$57 - $103	53%
Humana	$57 - $778	53%
Medicaid / KanCare	$57 - $166	53%
Champva [20065]	$95	89%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$95	89%
Cigna	$95 - $467	89%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$95	89%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$95	89%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$95	89%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$95	89%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$95	89%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$95	89%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$95	89%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$95	89%
Medicare (plans)	$95 - $100	89%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$95	89%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$95	89%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$95	89%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$95	89%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$95	89%
Tricare	$95	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $245	89%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$97	91%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$121	113%
Ambetter / Centene	$166	155%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$166	155%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$166	155%
Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484]	$197	184%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$245 - $480	229%
Health Choice Contracted [320166]	$266	249%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$442 - $1,686	414%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436]	$581	544%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$581 - $1,479	544%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$581 - $610	544%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$734	687%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$908 - $2,075	850%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$1,115	1044%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174]	$1,115	1044%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$1,115	1044%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005]	$1,167	1093%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$1,479	1385%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$1,479 - $1,686	1385%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$1,479	1385%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$1,479	1385%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$1,479	1385%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$1,479	1385%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$1,479	1385%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$1,686	1579%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$1,767	1654%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020]	$1,816	1700%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$1,997	1870%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$1,997	1870%
Usable Contracted [320409]	$1,997	1870%
Point C [20238]	$2,075	1943%
Workers Comp [20426]	$2,075 - $2,594	1943%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429]	$2,283	2137%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310]	$2,335	2186%

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 $1,686.
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 Mercy Hospital Joplin 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.