CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 Franklin Square Drive, Rosedale, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$74

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: $72 (67%)
Insurance Median: $74 (69%)
Cash: $72 (67% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $74 (69% 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 $74 69%
Amerigroup $74 69%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $74 69%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $74 69%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $74 69%
Cigna $74 69%
First Health $74 69%
Hscsn $74 69%
Humana $74 69%
Kaiser Permanente $74 69%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $74 69%
Mamsi $74 69%
Medstar Family Choice $74 69%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $74 69%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $74 69%
Pfc $74 69%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $74 69%
Tricare $74 69%
United Behavioral Health Inc $74 69%
UnitedHealthcare $74 69%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9000 Franklin Square Drive, Rosedale, MD 21237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals