CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Ascension Seton Hays

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $110
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,065
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Ascension Seton Hays is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,065. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,065

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$110

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: $1,065 (997%)
Insurance Median: $110 (103%)
Cash: $1,065 (997% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $110 (103% 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
Champva $76 - $112 71%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $101 95%
Sendero Chap $102 95%
Addr Cancer Together $103 96%
Aetna $103 - $1,345 96%
Covid Hrsa $103 96%
Cshcn Cidc $103 96%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $103 96%
Humana $103 - $130 96%
Medicare (plans) $103 96%
Research Study $103 96%
Smarthealth $103 96%
Superior Allwell $103 96%
Tricare $103 - $477 96%
Utmb $103 96%
Wellcare Med Advantage $103 96%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $110 98%
Connected Senior Care $106 99%
Ambetter / Centene $107 - $185 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $501 100%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $107 - $110 100%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $107 - $110 100%
Wellpoint Star Kids $107 100%
Wellpoint Star Plus $107 - $110 100%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $108 101%
Tx Independence Hp $108 101%
Dell Star $110 103%
Wellpoint Star $110 103%
Occunet $144 135%
Sendero Idealcare $180 169%
Seton Performance Plus $317 297%
Covenant Health $707 662%
Superior Star $870 - $1,497 815%
Superior Star Foster $870 - $1,497 815%
Superior Star Kids $870 - $1,497 815%
Superior Star Plus $870 - $1,497 815%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $978 - $1,684 916%
Cigna $1,610 1507%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX 78640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals