CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $2,163
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at University of Alabama Hospital is $2,163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 20.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,163

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%)
Insurance Median: $2,163 (2025%)
Ins. Median: $2,163 (2025% 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 2025% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1925%). 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
Humana $88 - $2,298 82%
Birmingham Fc $95 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $95 89%
Cooper Green $95 89%
Davita Villagehealth $95 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $95 89%
Triwest $95 89%
UnitedHealthcare $95 - $1,470 89%
Viva $96 - $133 90%
Cigna $102 - $1,812 95%
Ambetter / Centene $131 123%
University Of Alabama $1,300 - $1,352 1217%
Aetna $1,586 - $1,649 1485%
Coventry $1,690 - $2,183 1582%
North Alabama Managed Care $1,690 - $1,758 1582%
Comp One $1,872 - $1,947 1753%
Construction Claims Management $1,945 - $2,023 1821%
Alamed $1,950 - $2,028 1826%
Corvel $2,080 - $2,163 1947%
Evolutions $2,080 - $2,434 1947%
Healthcare Alliance $2,080 - $2,163 1947%
Novanet $2,080 - $2,434 1947%
Prime Health Services $2,080 - $2,434 1947%
Select Value Care $2,080 - $2,163 1947%
Starcare $2,080 - $2,163 1947%
Tethys $2,080 - $2,163 1947%
Multiplan $2,132 - $2,217 1996%
Department Of Labor $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Geha $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Gulf Health Plans $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Heritage Summit Health $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Mississippi Physicians $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Phifer $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Preferred Health Partnership $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Southern Nuclear $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Vantage Health Plan $2,210 - $2,298 2069%
Galaxy Health Network $2,340 - $2,434 2191%
National Provider Network $2,340 - $2,434 2191%
North Mississippi Health Link $2,340 - $2,434 2191%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals