CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $589
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,518
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $589. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,518. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,518

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$589

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: $1,518 (1421%)
Insurance Median: $589 (551%)
Cash: $1,518 (1421% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $589 (551% 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 551% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 451%). 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
Aetna $107 - $1,727 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $1,280 100%
Cigna $107 - $538 100%
Cms $107 100%
Devoted Health $107 100%
Humana $107 100%
Kaiser $107 - $1,092 100%
Select Health $107 - $282 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $701 100%
Simplified Benefits Administration $450 - $1,292 421%
Denver Health Medical Plan $500 - $1,686 468%
Kaiser Public Option $610 571%
Kaiser Kp Select $902 844%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $1,821 1705%
First Health $1,990 1863%
Multiplan $2,395 2242%
Phcs $2,395 2242%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals