CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Washakie Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $720
  • Cash Discount Price: $515
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Washakie Medical Center is $720. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $515. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 South 15Th Street, Worland, WY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$515

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$720

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: $515 (482%)
Insurance Median: $720 (674%)
Cash: $515 (482% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $720 (674% 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 674% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 574%). 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
Banner Health $42 - $720 39%
Humana $42 - $720 39%
Medica $42 - $1,423 39%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $42 - $720 39%
UnitedHealthcare $42 - $1,375 39%
Interwest Health $43 - $1,469 40%
Prime Health Services $43 - $1,469 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $84 - $1,424 79%
Coventry $84 - $1,439 79%
First Choice Health Network $84 - $1,424 79%
Hue Health, Inc $84 - $1,424 79%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network) $84 - $1,424 79%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op) $84 - $1,424 79%
Cigna $85 - $1,454 80%
Multiplan $85 - $1,454 80%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 400 South 15Th Street, Worland, WY 82401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals