CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Northern Nevada Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,722
Cash Discount Price: $3,069
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Northern Nevada Medical Center is $1,722. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,069. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 16.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,069

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,722

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: $3,069 (2873%)

Insurance Median: $1,722 (1612%)

Cash: $3,069 (2873% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,722 (1612% 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 1612% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1512%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$130	122%
Smart_Choice	$130	122%
Silver_Summit	$133	125%
Molina	$134	125%
United_Healthcare	$252	236%
Humana	$810 - $858	758%
Prominence	$1,311 - $1,820	1227%
Sierra_Health_Options	$1,362 - $1,891	1275%
Cigna	$1,381 - $2,765	1293%
Aetna	$1,404 - $2,417	1314%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers	$1,703 - $2,364	1594%
Business_Coalition	$3,759 - $5,218	3519%
Multiplan	$4,626 - $6,422	4331%

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 $3,069.
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 Northern Nevada Medical Center 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.