CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,063
Cash Discount Price: $882
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is $1,063. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $882. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 11Th Street Se, Bandon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$882

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,063

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: $882 (826%)

Insurance Median: $1,063 (995%)

Cash: $882 (826% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,063 (995% 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 995% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 895%). 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
Cigna	$71 - $1,273	66%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$71 - $1,434	66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72 - $1,498	67%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$80 - $1,530	75%
Tricare	$135 - $936	126%
Aetna	$153 - $1,450	143%
Atrio Mcr Adv - Allplans	$153 - $1,063	143%
Confederated Tribes - All Plans	$153 - $1,063	143%
Moda Mcr Adv	$153 - $1,063	143%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$153 - $1,063	143%
Advanced Health - All Plans	$1,015	950%
Healthnet - All Plans	$1,337	1252%
Prov Netwrk Of America - All Plans	$1,450	1358%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$1,450	1358%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,450	1358%
First Choice - All Plans	$1,482	1388%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,498	1402%
First Health - All Plans	$1,530	1432%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans	$1,530	1432%

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 $882.
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 Southern Coos Hospital & Health 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.