CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $312
  • Cash Discount Price: $755
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $755. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$755

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$312

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: $755 (707%)
Insurance Median: $312 (292%)
Cash: $755 (707% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $312 (292% 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 292% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 192%). 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
Connecticut Dept Of Correction $116 109%
Aetna $123 - $226 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $123 - $347 115%
Medicare (plans) $123 - $129 115%
UnitedHealthcare $123 - $1,372 115%
Cca Senior Care Options $125 117%
Cigna $127 - $1,070 119%
Fallon Health $163 153%
Geha $179 168%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $179 168%
1199 National Benefit Fund $226 212%
Allied Benefit Systems $226 212%
Gravie Admin Services $226 212%
Hap $226 212%
Luminare Health $226 212%
Meritain $226 212%
Nippon Life Ins $226 212%
Webtpa $226 212%
Claimdoc $263 246%
Diversified Administrators $263 246%
Innovative Health Plan Ii $263 246%
Centivo $292 273%
Bcn Domestic $347 325%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $347 325%
Blue Care Network $347 325%
Blue Distinction Transplant $347 325%
Blue Shield - Ca $347 325%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $347 325%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $347 325%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $347 325%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $347 325%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $347 325%
Health Choices $347 325%
Kaiser Domestic $347 325%
Pre-Employment $347 325%
Unicare $347 325%
Wc Domestic $347 325%
Wellpoint $347 325%
Allegiance $391 366%
Health Partners $391 366%
Magnacare $391 366%
Connecticare $431 - $539 404%
Health New England $892 835%
Prime Health Services $1,098 1028%
Allied National Global Care $1,139 1066%
Asrm - Reliance Standard Life Insurance $1,139 1066%
Christian Care Ministry $1,139 1066%
Dean Health $1,139 1066%
Family Life Insurance Company $1,139 1066%
Ghc Scw $1,139 1066%
International Benefit Administrators $1,139 1066%
Lifetime Benefit Solutions $1,139 1066%
Manhattan Life $1,139 1066%
Medi Share $1,139 1066%
Multiplan $1,139 1066%
Mvp $1,139 1066%
Pai $1,139 1066%
Pan-American Life $1,139 1066%
Paramount Hmo $1,139 1066%
Phcs $1,139 1066%
Trinity Health Share $1,139 1066%
Health Smart $1,166 1092%
United Behavioral Health Eap $1,372 1285%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals