CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Connecticut Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $428
Cash Discount Price: $358
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Connecticut Childrens Medical Center is $428. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $358. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$358

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$428

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: $358 (335%)

Insurance Median: $428 (401%)

Cash: $358 (335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $428 (401% 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 401% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 301%). 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
Golden Rule [100106]	$168 - $501	157%
Harvard Pilgrim [1001134]	$168 - $501	157%
Oxford [100103]	$168 - $501	157%
UnitedHealthcare	$168 - $501	157%
Aetna	$239 - $501	224%
1199 National Benefit Fund [100134]	$265 - $501	248%
Government Employees Hospital Assoc [100115]	$265 - $501	248%
Humana	$265 - $501	248%
Meritain Health [100149]	$265 - $501	248%
Nippon Life Ins Co Of America [100112]	$265 - $501	248%
Yale Health Plan [100162]	$265 - $501	248%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$311 - $450	291%
Unicare [100148]	$311 - $450	291%
Wellpoint [100150]	$311 - $450	291%
Connecticare [100105]	$322 - $428	301%
Emblem Health Commercial [1001108]	$322 - $428	301%
Medicaid / KanCare	$322 - $428	301%
Multiplan [1001126]	$435 - $507	407%
Cdphp/Comm [100199]	$507	475%
Generic Multiplan [1001130]	$507	475%
Ultrabenefits/Comm [100181]	$507	475%

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 $358.
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 Connecticut Childrens Medical Center 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.