CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $126
  • Cash Discount Price: $657
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Nassau University Medical Center is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $657. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$657

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$126

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: $657 (615%)
Insurance Median: $126 (118%)
Cash: $657 (615% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $126 (118% 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.

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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 $37 - $939 35%
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity) $37 - $105 35%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $44 - $126 41%
Fidelis Care $44 - $286 41%
Aetna $48 - $976 45%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $1,251 62%
Emblemhealth $77 - $216 72%
Humana $126 - $133 118%
Cigna $133 125%
Magnacare $214 - $636 200%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds $563 527%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals