CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $177
  • Cash Discount Price: $325
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Comanche County Medical Center is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$177

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: $325 (304%)
Insurance Median: $177 (166%)
Cash: $325 (304% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $177 (166% 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
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans $35 - $550 33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $36 - $233 34%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans $39 - $321 37%
Choicecare Mcr Adv $39 - $321 37%
Humana $39 - $607 37%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $39 - $321 37%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans $39 - $321 37%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans $39 - $321 37%
Swhp Mcr Adv $39 - $321 37%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans $39 - $321 37%
Aetna $40 - $546 37%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans $40 - $450 37%
First Care Hmo Self Funded $40 - $450 37%
Occunet - All Plans $50 - $650 47%
Alliance Wc - All Plans $58 - $481 54%
Cigna $86 - $564 81%
Molina Mcaid $132 - $546 124%
Swhp Mcaid $132 - $546 124%
Mpi - All Plans $780 730%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX 76442
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals