CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Garden County Health Services

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $2,230
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,805
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Garden County Health Services is $2,230. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,805. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 20.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 West 2Nd St, Oshkosh, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,805

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,230

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: $1,805 (1690%)
Insurance Median: $2,230 (2088%)
Cash: $1,805 (1690% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,230 (2088% 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 2088% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1988%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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
Nebraska Total Care $1,576 1476%
UnitedHealthcare $1,964 1839%
Medica $2,203 2063%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,256 2112%
Midlands Choice $2,521 2360%
Aetna $2,548 2386%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 West 2Nd St, Oshkosh, NE 69154
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals