CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $752
Cash Discount Price: $804
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital is $752. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $804. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 Hospital Drive, Shelbyville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$804

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$752

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: $804 (753%)

Insurance Median: $752 (704%)

Cash: $804 (753% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $752 (704% 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 704% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 604%). 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

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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
Humana	$91 - $356	85%
Senior Care Communty Of Ky	$96	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $910	94%
Cigna	$100	94%
Essence Health	$100	94%
Va Ccn	$100	94%
Devoted	$101	95%
Signature	$103 - $1,058	96%
Communicare	$105	98%
Passport	$105 - $1,058	98%
Velocity	$120 - $2,073	112%
Key Benefit Administrators	$130	122%
Wellcare	$135 - $338	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$338 - $1,009	316%
Aetna	$356	333%
Prime Group Health	$752 - $1,798	704%
Encore	$1,269	1188%
Multiplan	$1,396 - $1,904	1307%
Omca	$2,009	1881%
Corvel	$2,115	1980%
Cshn	$2,115	1980%
Health Smart	$2,115	1980%
National Comp Care	$2,115	1980%

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 $804.
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 Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital 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.