CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Mountainview Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $687
Cash Discount Price: $10,606
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Mountainview Hospital is $687. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,606. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,606

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$687

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: $10,606 (9930%)

Insurance Median: $687 (643%)

Cash: $10,606 (9930% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $687 (643% 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 643% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 543%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $139	37%
Ambetter / Centene	$46 - $2,227	43%
United	$79 - $2,312	74%
Sierra	$189	177%
Cigna	$556	521%
Corvel	$819	767%
Olympus Medsave Usa	$862 - $7,954	807%
Aetna	$981	918%
Select Health	$2,291 - $2,445	2145%
Prominence Healthfirst	$3,182	2979%
Cmn Global	$4,455	4171%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$5,197 - $7,106	4866%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust	$6,364	5958%
Multiplan	$6,682 - $7,742	6256%
First Health	$7,000 - $8,485	6554%
Medcare International	$7,954	7447%

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 $10,606.
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 Mountainview 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.