CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $1,280
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,490
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $1,280. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,490. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,490

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,280

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: $1,490 (1395%)
Insurance Median: $1,280 (1198%)
Cash: $1,490 (1395% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,280 (1198% 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 1198% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1098%). 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
Kaiser - All Other Plans $286 268%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $614 575%
Humana $614 575%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $614 575%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $614 575%
Triwest - All Plans $614 575%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $620 - $1,665 580%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $635 595%
Medicaid / KanCare $635 595%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $635 595%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $635 595%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $635 595%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $669 626%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $719 673%
Premera First - All Plans $1,280 1198%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $1,280 1198%
First Choice Admin $1,446 1354%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $1,490 1395%
Multiplan - All Plans $1,490 1395%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $1,578 1477%
Cigna $1,578 1477%
First Choice - All Other Plans $1,578 1477%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $1,578 1477%
Northwest One - All Plans $1,578 1477%
UnitedHealthcare $1,578 1477%
Aetna $1,665 1559%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $1,665 1559%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $1,665 1559%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $1,665 1559%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $1,718 1608%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals