CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $483
  • Cash Discount Price: $966
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital is $483. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $966. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Center Street, Mobile, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$966

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$483

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: $966 (904%)
Insurance Median: $483 (452%)
Cash: $966 (904% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $483 (452% 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 452% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 352%). 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
Central Healthcare Services $62 - $1,231 58%
Magnolia Health $81 76%
Truecare $81 76%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $1,329 76%
Molina Chip $90 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 97%
Aetna $107 - $500 100%
Devoted Health $107 - $1,723 100%
Humana $107 - $1,600 100%
Viva Health $107 - $1,231 100%
Wellcare $107 100%
Molina Marketplace $117 110%
Ambetter / Centene $128 120%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn) $144 135%
Cigna $450 - $1,600 421%
Multiplan $628 - $1,723 588%
Novanet $869 - $2,216 814%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 Center Street, Mobile, AL 36604
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Childrens