CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $252
  • Cash Discount Price: $415
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Clara Maass Medical Center is $252. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $415. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$415

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$252

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: $415 (389%)
Insurance Median: $252 (236%)
Cash: $415 (389% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $252 (236% 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 236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 136%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Clover Health $119 111%
Wellpoint $119 - $1,188 111%
Humana $119 111%
Fidelis Care $119 - $271 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $119 - $1,990 111%
Aetna $119 - $291 111%
UnitedHealthcare $122 - $266 114%
Emblem Health $209 196%
Cigna $221 - $296 207%
Wellcare $237 222%
Amerihealth $310 290%
Qualcare Inc $726 - $759 680%
First Health $1,251 1171%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals