CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,049
Cash Discount Price: $2,146
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $2,049. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 11.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,049

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: $2,146 (1198%)

Insurance Median: $2,049 (1143%)

Cash: $2,146 (1198% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,049 (1143% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1143% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1043%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,342 - $1,476	749%
Medica	$1,342 - $5,259	749%
Humana	$1,476	824%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,476 - $2,549	824%
Total Care	$1,490 - $1,520	831%
Aetna	$1,549 - $5,098	864%
Great Plains	$1,549	864%
Healthy Blue	$1,549	864%
Multiplan	$2,629	1467%
Healthnet	$2,683	1497%
Triwest	$2,683	1497%
Molina	$2,763	1542%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan	$4,412	2462%

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 $2,146.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Kearney County Health Services Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.