CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $694
Cash Discount Price: $478
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $694. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$694

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: $478 (448%)

Insurance Median: $694 (650%)

Cash: $478 (448% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $694 (650% 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 650% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 550%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$28 - $935	26%
Itasca Medical Care	$28 - $106	26%
Primewest	$28 - $106	26%
South Country Health Alliance	$28 - $106	26%
Ucare	$28 - $503	26%
Medica	$29 - $868	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $708	29%
Hennepin Health	$31 - $108	29%
Sanford Health Plan	$38 - $707	36%
Security Health Plan	$38 - $900	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $686	36%
Wellcare	$38 - $106	36%
America'S Ppo	$469 - $864	439%
First Health	$590 - $984	552%
Multiplan	$612 - $1,020	573%
Private Healthcare Systems	$612 - $1,020	573%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$648 - $1,081	607%

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 $478.
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 Fairview Bethesda 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.