CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Stoddard

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $271
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,248
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Mercy Hospital Stoddard is $271. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$271

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$179.2

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $179.2 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,248 (696%)
Insurance Median: $271 (151%)
Cash: $1,248 (696% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $271 (151% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $179.2 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $152 - $1,920 85%
Acentra Health Contracted [320527] $158 88%
Aetna $158 - $1,440 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $158 - $1,728 88%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $158 88%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $158 88%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $158 88%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $158 88%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $158 88%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $158 88%
Humana $158 88%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $158 88%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $158 88%
Medicare (plans) $158 - $167 88%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $158 88%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $158 88%
Tricare $158 88%
UnitedHealthcare $158 - $1,148 88%
Ambetter / Centene $161 90%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr Hmo Contracted [320264] $161 90%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $161 90%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $161 90%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $182 102%
Consociate Consolidated Health Contracted [320490] $221 - $356 123%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $266 - $322 148%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $266 148%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $266 - $1,536 148%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $266 148%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $266 - $1,306 148%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $276 154%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $282 157%
Cigna $594 331%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $1,148 641%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164] $1,248 696%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $1,306 729%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $1,306 729%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $1,306 729%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $1,306 729%
First Health Contracted [320128] $1,440 804%
Workers Comp [20426] $1,440 - $1,536 804%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $1,536 857%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $1,536 857%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO 63841
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals