CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Crouse Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: $990
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Crouse Hospital is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $990. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$990

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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: $990 (927%)
Insurance Median: $192 (180%)
Cash: $990 (927% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $192 (180% 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
Excellus $80 - $314 75%
Aetna $91 - $166 85%
Brighton Healthplan $91 - $314 85%
Cdphp $91 - $130 85%
Emblemhealth $91 - $130 85%
Fidelis $91 - $707 85%
Humana $91 - $130 85%
Martins Point $91 - $130 85%
Mvp $91 - $707 85%
Nascentia $91 - $130 85%
UnitedHealthcare $91 - $1,837 85%
Mycompass $94 - $324 88%
Wellcare $96 - $377 90%
Emblem Health $206 - $294 193%
Healthfirst Health Plan $220 - $346 206%
Molina $220 - $707 206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals