CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $713
  • Cash Discount Price: $699
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at University of Missouri Health Care is $713. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $699. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$699

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$713

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: $699 (654%)
Insurance Median: $713 (668%)
Cash: $699 (654% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $713 (668% 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 668% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 568%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $1,500 95%
Aetna $103 - $973 96%
American Health Management $103 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $103 - $768 96%
Humana $103 96%
Wellcare $103 96%
Provider Partners Health Plan $105 98%
Healthy Blue $136 127%
United Community $136 127%
Home State $145 136%
Healthlink $264 - $757 247%
Coventry Health Plan $338 316%
Immergun $408 382%
Coventry Health Plan National $874 818%
Mercy $874 818%
Cox Health Network $932 873%
Cigna $990 927%
Medica With Mu Health $998 934%
Multiplan $1,025 960%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals