CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Carthage

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $725
Cash Discount Price: $859
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Mercy Hospital Carthage is $725. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $859. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$859

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$725

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: $859 (804%)

Insurance Median: $725 (679%)

Cash: $859 (804% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $725 (679% 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 679% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 579%). 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
Aetna	$57 - $1,176	53%
Humana	$57 - $396	53%
Medicaid / KanCare	$57 - $725	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$60 - $363	56%
Medicare (plans)	$100 - $391	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$140 - $1,149	131%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$363	340%
Cigna	$363 - $1,189	340%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$363	340%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$363	340%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$363	340%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$363	340%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$363	340%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$363	340%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$363	340%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$363	340%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$363	340%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444]	$363	340%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$363	340%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$363	340%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$363	340%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$363	340%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$363	340%
Tricare	$364	341%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$462 - $1,189	433%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174]	$568	532%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$568	532%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005]	$594	556%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$608	569%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$688	644%
Ambetter / Centene	$725	679%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$725	679%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$725	679%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$793 - $1,149	742%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$859 - $1,123	804%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$859 - $1,229	804%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$859	804%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$1,031 - $1,189	965%
Workers Comp [20426]	$1,057 - $1,321	990%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436]	$1,123	1051%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$1,123	1051%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$1,123	1051%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$1,123	1051%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$1,123	1051%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$1,123 - $1,189	1051%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$1,123	1051%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$1,123	1051%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$1,123	1051%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$1,144	1071%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124]	$1,149	1076%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$1,149	1076%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$1,149	1076%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$1,149	1076%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020]	$1,189	1113%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310]	$1,189	1113%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429]	$1,189	1113%

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 $859.
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 Mercy Hospital Carthage 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.