CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $3,550
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,567
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 33.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Research Medical Center is $3,550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,567. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 33.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,567

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,550

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: $8,567 (8021%)
Insurance Median: $3,550 (3324%)
Cash: $8,567 (8021% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,550 (3324% 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 3324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3224%). 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
United $60 - $4,318 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $4,894 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Multiplan $96 - $7,101 90%
Corvel Corporation $114 - $6,237 107%
Oha Network $119 - $4,798 111%
Cigna $122 - $4,798 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $248 - $3,742 232%
Humana $280 - $6,237 262%
Ambetter / Centene $1,552 - $1,785 1453%
Nhc Advantage $1,585 - $1,823 1484%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $1,669 - $1,919 1563%
Universal Healthcare $2,920 - $3,358 2734%
Coventry $3,354 - $3,857 3140%
Coventry Kc Mo $3,421 - $3,934 3203%
College Park Family Care Center $3,588 - $4,126 3359%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $4,005 - $4,798 3750%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $6,258 - $7,197 5859%
Triwest Health Alliance $6,258 - $7,197 5859%
Cco, Inc. $6,675 - $7,676 6249%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $6,675 - $7,676 6249%
UnitedHealthcare $7,426 - $9,596 6953%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals