CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,151
Cash Discount Price: $1,323
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $1,151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,323. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,323

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,151

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: $1,323 (1239%)

Insurance Median: $1,151 (1078%)

Cash: $1,323 (1239% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,151 (1078% 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 1078% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 978%). 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
Empire	$33 - $102	31%
Amerihealth	$78 - $117	73%
Aetna	$107 - $1,676	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$107 - $6,634	100%
Geisinger	$109 - $1,336	102%
Fidelis	$117 - $212	110%
Humana	$122 - $2,066	114%
Tricare	$122	114%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$123	115%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$1,203	1126%
Geisinger - All Plans	$1,272	1191%
Cigna	$1,362	1275%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$1,362	1275%
Independent Health - All Plans	$1,421	1330%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$1,509	1413%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$1,574	1474%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,653 - $3,471	1548%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$1,924	1801%
Emblem/Ghi	$2,020	1891%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,187	2048%
Healthnow - All Plans	$6,588	6168%

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 $1,323.
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 Arnot Ogden 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.