CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,660
Cash Discount Price: $1,532
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital is $1,660. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,532. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 546 N Kegley Rd, Temple, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,532

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,660

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: $1,532 (1434%)

Insurance Median: $1,660 (1554%)

Cash: $1,532 (1434% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,660 (1554% 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 1554% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1454%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Corvel	$104	97%
Superior Health Plan	$107	100%
Injury Management Organization	$124	116%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$149	140%
Sedgwick	$149	140%
Midcoast	$1,405	1315%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,430 - $1,737	1339%
Independent Medical System	$1,532	1434%
Cigna	$1,634 - $1,915	1530%
Curative	$1,660	1554%
First Health	$1,788	1674%
Healthsmart	$1,788 - $1,915	1674%
Humana	$1,788	1674%
Imagine Health	$1,839	1722%
Aetna	$1,915	1793%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$1,915	1793%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,097	1963%
Three Rivers	$2,298	2151%

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 $1,532.
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 Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care 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.