CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: North Memorial Health Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $208
Cash Discount Price: $549
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at North Memorial Health Hospital is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $549. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$549

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$208

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: $549 (514%)

Insurance Median: $208 (195%)

Cash: $549 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $208 (195% 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.

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
Health Partners [1061]	$80 - $275	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$86 - $212	81%
Humana	$108	101%
Medicare (plans)	$108	101%
Ucare [1148]	$108 - $197	101%
Medica [1086]	$109 - $1,432	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $262	105%
Aetna	$117	110%
Cigna	$270	253%
America'S Ppo [1010]	$705 - $750	660%
Phcs [1172]	$782	732%
Multiplan [1176]	$834	781%

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 $549.
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 North Memorial Health 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.