CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,591
Cash Discount Price: $6,248
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $1,591. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,591

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: $6,248 (5850%)

Insurance Median: $1,591 (1490%)

Cash: $6,248 (5850% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,591 (1490% 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 1490% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1390%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $4,624	91%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$169	158%
Multiplan	$176 - $5,623	165%
United	$185 - $2,812	173%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$245	229%
Vail Health	$950	889%
Aetna	$1,164 - $1,874	1090%
Cigna	$1,812 - $3,999	1696%
Bright Health	$1,874	1755%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$2,999 - $3,999	2808%
Kaiser National Transplant	$2,999	2808%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$3,187	2984%
Western Plains Community Health	$4,061	3802%
Northcare	$4,374	4095%
Physician Health Partners	$4,374	4095%
Medical Development International	$4,999	4680%
Prime Health	$5,623	5264%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $6,248.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.