CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $3,887
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,319
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 36.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $3,887. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,319. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 36.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,319

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,887

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: $4,319 (4044%)
Insurance Median: $3,887 (3639%)
Cash: $4,319 (4044% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,887 (3639% 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 3639% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3539%). 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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $2,591 2426%
Kenai Peninsula School $2,591 2426%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $2,591 2426%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,688 3453%
Moda Non-Cph $3,801 3559%
Cigna $3,883 3635%
Aetna $3,887 3639%
UnitedHealthcare $3,887 3639%
Rehn - All Plans $4,017 3761%
Geha - All Plans $4,189 3922%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $4,189 3922%
Vnpn - All Plans $4,189 3922%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $4,233 3963%
Multiplan Comp $4,233 3963%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals