CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $169
  • Cash Discount Price: $877
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Canyon Vista Medical Center is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $877. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5700 East Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$877

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$169

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: $877 (821%)
Insurance Median: $169 (158%)
Cash: $877 (821% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $169 (158% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicare (plans) $100 94%
University Phyicians Inc $105 98%
Arizona Physicians Ipa Inc $110 103%
Azch-Complete Care Plan $111 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $121 - $1,410 113%
Wellcare By Allwell $123 115%
UnitedHealthcare $125 - $950 117%
Humana $127 119%
Aetna $212 198%
Government Employees Health Association $950 889%
Cigna $1,294 1211%
Luminare Health $1,294 1211%
Summit Administrators, Inc. $1,410 1320%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5700 East Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals