CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $117
Cash Discount Price: $573
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Cox Medical Center Branson is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $573. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 Branson Landing Blvd, Po Box 650, Branson, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$573

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$117

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: $573 (536%)

Insurance Median: $117 (110%)

Cash: $573 (536% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $117 (110% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cox Healthplans	$112	105%
Health Net Federal Services	$112	105%
Humana	$112	105%
Medrisk Llc	$112	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$112	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $906	106%
Allwell	$115	108%
Devoted	$119	111%
Loren Cook	$799	748%
Src Holdings Corporation	$821	769%
Missouri Affiliated School Consortium (Masc)	$853	799%

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 $573.
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 Cox Medical Center Branson 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.