CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $370
  • Cash Discount Price: $500
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Baptist Beaumont Hospital is $370. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $500. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$500

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$370

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: $500 (468%)
Insurance Median: $370 (346%)
Cash: $500 (468% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $370 (346% 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 346% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 246%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $105 - $788 98%
Ameri-Plus Ppo-All Plans $105 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $105 - $221 98%
Cigna $105 - $1,605 98%
Superior Health Plan Mcr Adv $105 98%
Texan Plus-All Plans $105 98%
Superior Health Plan Comm - All Other Plans $121 113%
Texas Exchange Plans - All Plans $121 113%
Correctcare - All Plans $158 148%
Naphcare Inc - All Plans $158 148%
Texas School Health Benefits - All Plans $158 148%
Preferred Care Services - All Plans $179 168%
Brookshire Brothers - All Plans $236 221%
Medicaid / KanCare $300 - $481 281%
Imagine Healthcare (Smartcare) - All Plans $317 297%
Americhoice - All Plans $370 346%
Amerigroup - All Plans $370 346%
Community Health Choice - All Plans $370 346%
Tchp Chips - All Plans $370 346%
Beacon Health - All Plans $425 398%
UnitedHealthcare $487 - $731 456%
Humana $793 - $1,850 742%
Signature Health - All Plans $1,156 1082%
Central Healthcare Services - All Plans $1,850 1732%
Mhhnp-All Plans $1,850 1732%
Pponext - All Plans $2,404 2251%
Multiplan - All Plans $2,589 2424%
Phcs - All Plans $2,589 2424%
First Health - All Plans $2,774 2597%
Healthsmart - All Plans $2,774 2597%
Managed Healthcare Inc - All Plans $2,774 2597%
Blue Bell - All Plans $2,959 2770%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals