CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Olean General Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $906
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Olean General Hospital is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $906. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 Main Street, Olean, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$906

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $906 (848%)

Insurance Median: $134 (125%)

Cash: $906 (848% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $420	47%
Univera	$71 - $81	66%
Independent Health Association	$105 - $198	98%
Highmark - Bradford	$107	100%
Fidelis	$117 - $141	110%
Aetna	$124 - $138	116%
Cigna	$124	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$124 - $240	116%
Upmc	$136 - $383	127%
Geisinger	$137	128%
Fidelis Care	$144 - $170	135%
Nova Azero Health Plan	$198	185%
Nova Azero Health Plan - Bradford	$198	185%

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 $906.
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 Olean General 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.