CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $139
  • Cash Discount Price: $136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$139

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: $136 (127%)
Insurance Median: $139 (130%)
Cash: $136 (127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $139 (130% 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 $139 130%
Amerigroup $139 130%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $139 130%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $139 130%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $139 130%
Cigna $139 130%
First Health $139 130%
Hscsn $139 130%
Humana $139 130%
Kaiser Permanente $139 130%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $139 130%
Mamsi $139 130%
Medstar Family Choice $139 130%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $139 130%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $139 130%
Pfc $139 130%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $139 130%
Tricare $139 130%
United Behavioral Health Inc $139 130%
UnitedHealthcare $139 130%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals