CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Ascension Providence

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $662
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Ascension Providence is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $662. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$662

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

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: $662 (620%)

Insurance Median: $107 (100%)

Cash: $662 (620% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (100% 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.

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
Medicare (plans)	$104 - $107	97%
Tricare	$104	97%
Va	$104	97%
Aetna	$106	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $110	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$107 - $619	100%
Medicaid / KanCare	$107 - $110	100%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$107 - $110	100%
Superior Star	$107 - $110	100%
Superior Star Plus	$107 - $110	100%
Swhp Rightcare Star	$107 - $110	100%
Wellpoint Star	$107 - $110	100%
Mclennan County Indigent	$110	103%
Smarthealth	$146	137%
Ambetter / Centene	$156	146%
Green Imaging	$156	146%
Cigna	$1,048 - $1,101	981%

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 $662.
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 Ascension Providence 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.