CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,268
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,268. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,268

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $1,268 (1187%)
Insurance Median: $135 (126%)
Cash: $1,268 (1187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (126% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $72 - $501 67%
Dell Star $72 - $137 67%
UnitedHealthcare $72 - $137 67%
Wellpoint Star $72 - $137 67%
Wellpoint Star Plus $72 - $137 67%
Champva $76 - $112 71%
Ambetter / Centene $107 - $110 100%
Superior Star $107 - $1,408 100%
Superior Star Plus $107 - $1,408 100%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $107 - $135 100%
Wellpoint Star Kids $107 - $135 100%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $110 - $137 103%
Humana $130 122%
Seton Performance Plus $317 297%
Tricare $477 447%
Aetna $507 - $1,345 475%
Covenant Health $707 662%
Superior Star Foster $1,408 1318%
Superior Star Kids $1,408 1318%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $1,584 1483%
Cigna $1,610 1507%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX 78611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals