CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$468 - $472
from 2 insurers · median $470
Aetna$472
Insurer A*$468
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $4339% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Short Term Acute Care HospitalGovernment - Local
Morton County Health System
Elkhart, KS
445 Hilltop Street, Elkhart, KS 67950(620) 697-2141
25
In-network payers
262
Disclosed rate categories
28
Beds
About this hospital
Morton County Health System is a 28-bed government - local hospital in Elkhart, KS. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 25 in-network payers and 262 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
170166
NPI
1770511297
Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Ownership
Government - Local
Beds
28
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
Ameri HealthAspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthBaylor Scott & White Health PlanCentene
Prices for common services
The 24 services Morton County Health System most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$327 - $1,532
from 2 insurers · median $929
Aetna$327
Insurer A*$1,532
Medicare $558Nearby hospitals $910In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$164 - $458
from 2 insurers · median $311
Aetna$164
Insurer A*$458
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $316In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$421 - $1,115
from 2 insurers · median $768
Aetna$421
Insurer A*$1,115
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $69810% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$220 - $468
from 2 insurers · median $344
Aetna$220
Insurer A*$468
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $41918% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$12,689
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$12,689
Medicare $10,860Nearby hospitals $12,363In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$39 - $143
from 2 insurers · median $91
Aetna$39
Insurer A*$143
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $93In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$763 - $1,468
from 2 insurers · median $1,116
Aetna$763
Insurer A*$1,468
Medicare $1,323Nearby hospitals $95717% above nearby hospitals
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$539 - $639
from 2 insurers · median $589
Blue Cross$539
Insurer A*$639
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $577In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$1,400
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$1,400
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $1,443In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$1,143
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$1,143
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $1,153In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$7,111
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$7,111
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $7,019In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$1,400
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$1,400
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $1,474In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$153
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$153
Medicare $92Nearby hospitals $153In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$239 - $457
from 2 insurers · median $348
Aetna$239
Insurer A*$457
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $355In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$450 - $525
from 2 insurers · median $488
Blue Cross$525
Insurer A*$450
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $470In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$406 - $526
from 2 insurers · median $466
Blue Cross$526
Insurer A*$406
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $444In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Laparoscopic repair of an initial inguinal hernia
CPT 49650
$7,195
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$7,195
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $7,111In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$436 - $539
from 2 insurers · median $487
Blue Cross$539
Insurer A*$436
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $507In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, patient under age 12
CPT 42820
$7,210
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$7,210
Medicare $6,048Nearby hospitals $7,025In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Bone-density scan of the spine and hip
CPT 77080
$176 - $193
from 2 insurers · median $184
Aetna$176
Insurer A*$193
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $11659% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Cataract removal with lens insertion
CPT 66984
$2,718
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$2,718
Medicare $2,358Nearby hospitals $2,789In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Ultrasound of head or neck soft tissues
CPT 76536
$60 - $457
from 2 insurers · median $258
Aetna$60
Insurer A*$457
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $263In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic removal of an ovary or fallopian tube
CPT 58661
$6,928
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$6,928
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $6,928In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Morton County Health System
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 14 | 159% | 6 | 4 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 156% | 1 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Morton County Health System.
Location
445 Hilltop Street, Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2141
Comparable hospitals nearby
The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with Morton County Health System for the same insurers and services above.
Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hos
Ulysses, KS · 50 mi · 26 bedsView rates
Rates about the same as Morton County Health System (24 services)
Moore County Hospital District
Dumas, TX · 79 mi · 25 bedsView rates
â–² Rates typically 107% higher than Morton County Health System (16 services)
Keefe Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne Wells, CO · 128 mi · 25 bedsView rates
Too few shared services to compare rates
Hereford Regional Medical Ctr
Hereford, TX · 152 mi · 42 bedsView rates
â–² Rates typically 44% higher than Morton County Health System (24 services)
Share Medical Center
Alva, OK · 179 mi · 25 bedsView rates
â–² Rates typically 22% higher than Morton County Health System (23 services)
Pratt Regional Medical Center
Pratt, KS · 180 mi · 35 bedsView rates
Rates about the same as Morton County Health System (24 services)
Newton Medical Center
Newton, KSView rates
Manhattan Surgical Hospital
Manhattan, KSView rates
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
Wichita, KSView rates
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
Hutchinson, KSView rates
Frequently asked questions
About Morton County Health System's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Morton County Health System?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Morton County Health System range from $539 to $639 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $539. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $577. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Morton County Health System?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Morton County Health System range from $468 to $472 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $472. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $433. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Morton County Health System?
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Morton County Health System range from $1,400 to $1,400 across 1 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,400. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,443. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Morton County Health System?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Morton County Health System range from $153 to $153 across 1 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $153. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $153. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Morton County Health System have?
Morton County Health System has 28 beds. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Morton County Health System and what is its phone number?
Morton County Health System is located at 445 Hilltop Street, Elkhart, KS 67950. Its main phone number is (620) 697-2141.
What is Morton County Health System's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Morton County Health System's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 170166.
What is Morton County Health System's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Morton County Health System is 1770511297.
Which insurance plans are in network at Morton County Health System?
Morton County Health System lists 25 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for Morton County Health System?
262 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
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