CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Hermann Area District Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $564
  • Cash Discount Price: $755
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Hermann Area District Hospital is $564. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $755. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 W 18Th St, Hermann, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$755

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$564

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: $755 (707%)
Insurance Median: $564 (528%)
Cash: $755 (707% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $564 (528% 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 528% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 428%). 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
Healthy Blue Mcaid - All Plans $139 130%
Ambetter / Centene $145 - $885 136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $150 - $1,024 140%
UnitedHealthcare $150 - $585 140%
Tricare $498 466%
Healthlink Hmo $515 482%
Choicecare Mcr Adv- All Plans $528 494%
American Hlth Mcr Adv- All Plans $553 518%
Humana $553 518%
Care Partners Mcaid- All Plans $562 526%
Aetna $564 - $1,195 528%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $564 528%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans $618 579%
Cigna $685 641%
Harmony Hp Mcaid- All Plans $729 683%
Healthcare Usa Mcaid- All Plans $817 765%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $943 883%
Coventry - All Plans $1,069 1001%
Comp Results - All Plans $1,132 1060%
Three Rivers - All Plans $1,132 1060%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 509 W 18Th St, Hermann, MO 65041
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals