CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $256
Cash Discount Price: $496
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus is $256. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $496. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$496

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$256

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: $496 (464%)

Insurance Median: $256 (240%)

Cash: $496 (464% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $256 (240% 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 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). 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

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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	$116 - $422	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$116 - $2,025	109%
Clover	$116	109%
Fidelis Care	$116 - $393	109%
Humana	$116	109%
Wellpoint	$116 - $1,188	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$119 - $386	111%
Emblem Health	$203	190%
Cigna	$221 - $296	207%
Wellcare	$231	216%
Amerihealth	$309	289%
Qualcare Inc	$726 - $1,797	680%
First Health	$1,251	1171%

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 $496.
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 Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus 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.