CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Alliancehealth Durant

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $3,300
Cash Discount Price: $2,024
vs. Medicare Baseline: 30.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Alliancehealth Durant is $3,300. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,024. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 30.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 University Boulevard, Durant, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,024

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,300

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: $2,024 (1895%)

Insurance Median: $3,300 (3090%)

Cash: $2,024 (1895% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,300 (3090% 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 3090% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2990%). 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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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
Aetna	$90 - $10,426	84%
Humana	$90 - $99	84%
Medicaid / KanCare	$90	84%
Veterans Eval Services	$95	89%
Medicare (plans)	$99	93%
Department Of Veterans Affairs	$101	95%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree	$101	95%
Node Va	$101	95%
Tricare	$101	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $3,839	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$102 - $1,803	95%
Node Sterling Mcr Adv	$102	95%
Node Us Dept Of Labor	$126	118%
Prime Health Work Comp Ok	$178	167%
Ok Work Comp	$183	171%
Healthchoice	$292	273%
Self Pay	$1,717	1608%
Cigna	$3,300 - $3,741	3090%
Healthcare Highways	$4,085	3825%
Customer Linx	$7,360	6891%
Phcs Savility	$8,586	8039%
First Health	$9,200 - $9,813	8613%
Healthsmart	$9,322	8728%
Multiplan Complementary	$9,813	9187%
Multiplan Primary	$9,813	9187%
Prime Health Services	$9,813	9187%
One Health Plan	$10,426	9761%
Preferred Community Choice Ppo	$10,426	9761%
Comprehensive Medical Care	$11,039	10335%

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 $2,024.
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 Alliancehealth Durant 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.