CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $2,174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Valley County Health System is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $2,174 (2035%)

Insurance Median: $120 (112%)

Cash: $2,174 (2035% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (112% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $2,318	36%
Humana	$38 - $493	36%
Medica	$38 - $2,318	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $1,159	36%
Aetna	$39 - $2,318	37%
Great Plains	$39 - $483	37%
Nebraska Total Care	$39 - $1,328	37%
Wellcare	$39 - $1,318	37%
Molina	$48 - $1,268	45%
Multiplan/Phcs	$121 - $2,367	113%

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 $2,174.
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 Valley County Health System 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.