CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Klickitat Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $258
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Klickitat Valley Hospital is $258. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 310 South Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$258

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: $140 (131%)

Insurance Median: $258 (242%)

Cash: $140 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $258 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Molina	$127 - $2,003	119%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$129 - $1,002	121%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$129 - $1,670	121%
Coordinated Care	$130 - $1,008	122%
UnitedHealthcare	$134 - $1,617	125%
Wellpoint	$138 - $1,067	129%
Cigna	$201 - $1,558	188%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon	$273 - $2,115	256%
Moda Health Plan	$273 - $2,115	256%
Providence Health Plan	$273 - $2,115	256%

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 $140.
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 Klickitat Valley 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.