CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Regional Medical Center
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $870
- Cash Discount Price: $1,244
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.15x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 815% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 715%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Associates Health Plan - Tri | $870 | 815% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the head without contrast at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa, the cash price is $1,244. This facility, a government-owned Critical Access Hospital, lists a negotiated rate of $870 with Medical Associates Health Plan - Tri, which is higher than the cash option. While the facility's rating is 4 stars, patients should verify if their specific insurance plan covers this service, as commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices for those with high deductibles.
The Medicare benchmarking rate for this procedure is $106.81, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating pricing markups. Although the data does not provide specific state or county average figures for comparison, patients are encouraged to request an itemized bill before paying to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included. If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, ask the billing department about prompt-pay discounts that could further reduce the $1,244 cash rate.