CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,544
Cash Discount Price: $1,091
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Mercy Medical Center is $1,544. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,091. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2700 Nw Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,091

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,544

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: $1,091 (1021%)

Insurance Median: $1,544 (1446%)

Cash: $1,091 (1021% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,544 (1446% 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 1446% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1346%). 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

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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
Umpqua	$90	84%
Moda Health	$115 - $1,616	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$120 - $414	112%
Healthnet	$120 - $1,943	112%
Atrio	$123	115%
Providence	$228 - $1,963	213%
Cigna	$1,534 - $1,595	1436%
Pacificsource	$1,534	1436%
Premera	$1,595 - $1,697	1493%
Aetna	$1,636 - $1,840	1532%
United	$1,738	1627%
First Choice	$1,840	1723%

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 $1,091.
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 Mercy Medical Center 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.