CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $745
Cash Discount Price: $1,648
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Forks Community Hospital is $745. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,648. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,648

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$745

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: $1,648 (1543%)

Insurance Median: $745 (698%)

Cash: $1,648 (1543% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $745 (698% 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 698% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 598%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$258 - $1,237	242%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans	$278 - $1,260	260%
Medicare (plans)	$318	298%
UnitedHealthcare	$332 - $2,868	311%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans	$335 - $1,518	314%
Humana	$335 - $1,518	314%
Tricare	$335 - $1,518	314%
Triwest-All Plans	$335 - $1,518	314%
Ambetter / Centene	$389 - $1,761	364%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans	$389 - $1,761	364%
Regence-All Other Plans	$429 - $1,943	402%
Community Health Exchange	$484 - $2,193	453%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans	$685 - $3,104	641%
Aetna	$708 - $3,205	663%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$708 - $3,205	663%
Cigna	$745 - $3,374	698%
First Choice-All Plans	$745 - $3,374	698%

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 $1,648.
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 Forks Community 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.