CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $127
  • Cash Discount Price: $540
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $540. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$540

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$127

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: $540 (506%)
Insurance Median: $127 (119%)
Cash: $540 (506% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $127 (119% 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.

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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 $39 - $6,769 37%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $39 - $124 37%
Molina Mcr Adv $39 - $124 37%
Tricare $39 - $124 37%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $39 - $124 37%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $40 - $127 37%
Humana $40 - $131 37%
Moda Mcr Adv $40 - $124 37%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $42 - $2,293 39%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $43 - $224 40%
Molina - All Other Plans $43 - $137 40%
Aetna $46 - $1,960 43%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $58 54%
Cigna $65 - $2,000 61%
Molina Mcaid $66 - $1,104 62%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $66 - $2,017 62%
Coventry - All Plans $75 - $1,911 70%
First Choice - All Plans $76 - $2,017 71%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $80 - $2,017 75%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $84 - $1,401 79%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $127 - $1,104 119%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $127 - $1,104 119%
Norocor - All Plans $1,062 994%
UnitedHealthcare $1,104 - $2,017 1034%
Healthscape - All Plans $1,698 1590%
First Health - All Plans $1,889 1769%
Pacific Source - All Plans $1,953 1828%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $2,017 1888%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $2,059 1928%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals