CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Bay Area Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: $838
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Bay Area Hospital is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $838. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$838

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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: $838 (785%)
Insurance Median: $192 (180%)
Cash: $838 (785% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $192 (180% 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
Healthnet Mcr Adv $43 - $134 40%
Moda Hlth Mcr Adv $43 - $137 40%
Southwest Oregon Ipa - All Plans $48 - $103 45%
Ods Ppo/Pos - All Plans $60 - $484 56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $7,423 86%
Nasomah Hlth Grp - All Plans $98 - $1,244 92%
Moda Beacon - All Other Plans $105 - $337 98%
Moda Connexus/Synergy $117 - $1,845 110%
Healthnet Mcaid $124 - $163 116%
Healthnet Comm- All Other Plans $154 - $1,969 144%
Prov Behav Hlth $192 180%
Providence - All Other Plans $192 - $1,928 180%
Providence Pebb $192 - $480 180%
Pacificsource - All Plans $260 - $1,762 243%
First Choice - All Plans $1,886 1766%
Aetna $1,907 1785%
Cigna $1,907 1785%
UnitedHealthcare $1,969 1843%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals