CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,945
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Boulder Community Health is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,945. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,945

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

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: $1,945 (1821%)
Insurance Median: $131 (123%)
Cash: $1,945 (1821% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (123% 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.

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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 $39 - $3,387 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39 - $2,316 37%
Devoted Health $39 - $1,556 37%
Health Spring $39 - $109 37%
Humana $39 - $111 37%
Medicare (plans) $39 - $1,478 37%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $484 37%
Clear Spring $41 - $112 38%
Medicaid / KanCare $43 - $120 40%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $43 - $332 40%
Colorado Access $47 - $155 44%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $55 - $1,478 51%
Select Health Value Network $55 - $1,478 51%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $61 - $171 57%
Cigna $64 - $3,111 60%
Multiplan $64 - $2,722 60%
Phcs $64 - $2,722 60%
Kaiser Ppo $320 - $399 300%
Kaiser Public Option $320 - $335 300%
Kaiser $398 373%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $2,722 2548%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $2,917 2731%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $3,306 3095%
Mines And Associates $3,306 3095%
Three Rivers Provider Network $3,306 3095%
Zelis (Profee) $3,306 3095%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $3,500 3277%
National Preferred Provider Network $3,500 3277%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $3,500 3277%
Usa $3,500 3277%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $3,617 3386%
Health Payors Organization $3,695 3459%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $3,733 3495%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $3,733 3495%
National Provider Network $3,772 3532%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals