CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $506
Cash Discount Price: $1,966
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Shannon Medical Center is $506. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,966. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,966

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$506

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: $1,966 (1841%)

Insurance Median: $506 (474%)

Cash: $1,966 (1841% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $506 (474% 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 474% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 374%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Care Improvement	$100	94%
Humana	$100 - $3,145	94%
Wellmed	$100	94%
Molina Healthcare - Chip	$112	105%
Wellpoint	$116 - $135	109%
Scott & White	$160 - $180	150%
Insurance Management Services	$163	153%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$163	153%
Cigna	$195 - $2,830	183%
Kempton Group	$200	187%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$200	187%
Ambetter / Centene	$215	201%
90 Degree Benefits	$250	234%
Caprock	$250	234%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$440 - $2,948	412%
City Of San Angelo	$546	511%
Web Tpa	$1,769	1656%
Aetna	$2,594	2429%
Assurant Health	$2,594	2429%
First Health	$2,948	2760%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,066	2871%
Healthsmart	$3,499	3276%

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 $1,966.
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 Shannon Medical 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.