CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $814
Cash Discount Price: $931
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $814. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $931. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$931

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$814

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: $931 (872%)

Insurance Median: $814 (762%)

Cash: $931 (872% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $814 (762% 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 762% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 662%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $86	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$174 - $806	163%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$197	184%
Cor Vel	$201	188%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$351 - $1,112	329%
Cigna	$500 - $806	468%
Humana	$651 - $806	609%
Medicare (plans)	$806 - $927	755%
Ambetter / Centene	$814	762%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$814	762%
Shared Health Mississippi	$847	793%
Aetna	$904	846%
Select Administrative Services Network	$973	911%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,042	976%
Zelis	$1,042	976%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$1,112	1041%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$1,140	1067%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$1,140	1067%

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 $931.
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 Ochsner Watkins Hospital 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.