CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Medstar Montgomery Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $71
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$71

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: $70 (66%)
Insurance Median: $71 (66%)
Cash: $70 (66% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $71 (66% 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 $71 66%
Amerigroup $71 66%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $71 66%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $71 66%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $71 66%
Cigna $71 66%
First Health $71 66%
Hscsn $71 66%
Humana $71 66%
Kaiser Permanente $71 66%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $71 66%
Mamsi $71 66%
Medstar Family Choice $71 66%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $71 66%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $71 66%
Pfc $71 66%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $71 66%
Tricare $71 66%
United Behavioral Health Inc $71 66%
UnitedHealthcare $71 66%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals