CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Alta Vista Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $2,766
Cash Discount Price: $2,213
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Alta Vista Regional Hospital is $2,766. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,213. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 25.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,213

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,766

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: $2,213 (2072%)

Insurance Median: $2,766 (2590%)

Cash: $2,213 (2072% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,766 (2590% 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 2590% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2490%). 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
Commercial Hmo Ppo	$191 - $4,426	179%
Medicaid / KanCare	$205 - $4,426	192%
Php Centennial	$205	192%
Workers Comp	$219 - $4,426	205%
Medicare (plans)	$620 - $4,426	580%
UnitedHealthcare	$620 - $708	580%
Champus	$708 - $4,426	663%
Mcare Mcaid Hmo Dual	$708	663%
Self Pay	$2,213	2072%
Other Covernment	$2,766 - $4,426	2590%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,320 - $4,426	3108%
Mva	$4,426	4144%
Other Government	$4,426	4144%

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 $2,213.
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 Alta Vista Regional 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.