CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $245
Cash Discount Price: $6,391
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Hill Country Memorial Hospital is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,391. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,391

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$245

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: $6,391 (5984%)

Insurance Median: $245 (229%)

Cash: $6,391 (5984% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $245 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Community First Health Plans	$105 - $1,726	98%
United	$105 - $2,876	98%
Aetna	$115 - $3,196	108%
Molina Healthcare	$115	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$180 - $1,885	169%
Superior Health	$320	300%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$3,515	3291%
Multiplan	$4,793 - $5,432	4487%
Triwest Health Alliance	$4,793	4487%

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 $6,391.
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 Hill Country Memorial 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.