CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $101
  • Cash Discount Price: $951
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Saratoga Hospital is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $951. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$951

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$101

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: $951 (890%)
Insurance Median: $101 (95%)
Cash: $951 (890% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $101 (95% 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
Cdphp $26 - $980 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $1,458 26%
Fidelis $28 - $980 26%
Medicare (plans) $28 - $101 26%
Tricare $32 - $101 30%
Medicaid / KanCare $35 - $127 33%
Hamaspik $36 - $1,023 34%
Emblem Health Ghi $38 - $111 36%
Mvp $38 - $191 36%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $2,187 36%
Aetna $39 - $1,191 37%
Blue Shield Highmark $43 - $425 40%
Cigna $60 - $191 56%
Mvp Commercial $65 - $1,701 61%
Emblem $126 - $156 118%
Blue Shield $137 - $363 128%
Nascentia Health Options $151 141%
Mvp Essential Plan $436 - $871 408%
Mvp Govt Programs $436 408%
Empire Plan Nyship $1,331 - $1,701 1246%
Multiplan $1,426 - $2,066 1335%
Magnacare $1,712 - $2,308 1603%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals