CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $198
Cash Discount Price: $559
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $198. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $559. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$559

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$198

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: $559 (523%)

Insurance Median: $198 (185%)

Cash: $559 (523% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $198 (185% 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.

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
Hometown Health	$41 - $559	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $710	41%
Caresource Network Partners	$44 - $132	41%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$44 - $269	41%
Hpn	$57 - $169	53%
Health Net Federal Services	$149	140%
Naphcare	$160 - $171	150%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$211 - $221	198%
Cigna	$282	264%
Aetna	$292 - $798	273%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$471	441%
Prominence Health First	$471	441%
Silversummit Healthplan	$633	593%
Union Trust Funds	$798	747%
UnitedHealthcare	$798	747%

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 $559.
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 Renown South Meadows 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.