CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Columbia Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $103
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Columbia Memorial Hospital is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $103 (96%)
Insurance Median: $107 (100%)
Cash: $103 (96% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (100% 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
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $178 16%
Mvp $29 - $909 27%
Cdphp $30 - $974 28%
Medicare (plans) $31 - $115 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $801 33%
Medicaid / KanCare $35 - $433 33%
Tricare $35 - $115 33%
Emblem Health Ghi $39 - $109 37%
Fidelis $39 - $974 37%
Hamaspik $39 - $589 37%
Aetna $43 - $310 40%
Blue Shield Highmark $45 - $127 42%
Cigna $55 - $157 51%
Emblem $156 - $259 146%
Empire Plan Nyship $174 163%
Blue Shield $183 - $217 171%
Herrington Diversified Pdh $189 177%
Magnacare $208 195%
Mvp Commercial $269 252%
Multiplan $1,517 1420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals