CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $391
Cash Discount Price: $1,482
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Medical Center Hospital is $391. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,482. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,482

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$391

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: $1,482 (1388%)

Insurance Median: $391 (366%)

Cash: $1,482 (1388% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $391 (366% 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 366% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 266%). 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
Corvel Wc	$88 - $100	82%
Aetna	$100 - $1,529	94%
Humana	$100	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$100 - $2,316	94%
Novitas Solutions	$103	96%
Triwest Va Ccn	$103	96%
Care Improvement Plus	$105	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$105 - $110	98%
Superior Chips	$105	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$109 - $113	102%
Wellcare By Allwell	$109	102%
Amerigroup	$113	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $996	106%
Community Health Choice	$113	106%
First Care Health Plan	$113	106%
Superior Health Plan	$113	106%
Group Resources	$126	118%
Workers Comp	$210	197%
Caprock	$216 - $1,112	202%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$236 - $1,390	221%
90 Degree Benefits	$325 - $1,112	304%
Health Select	$391 - $996	366%
Geha	$700	655%
Firstcare	$850 - $1,621	796%
Cigna	$1,082 - $1,172	1013%
State Comptroller	$1,158	1084%
Texas Mutual Wc	$1,529	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 $1,482.
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 Medical Center Hospital 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.