CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $172
  • Cash Discount Price: $584
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $584. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$584

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$172

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: $584 (547%)
Insurance Median: $172 (161%)
Cash: $584 (547% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $172 (161% 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
Aetna $27 - $1,982 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $2,051 25%
Mhs_In $27 - $74 25%
Caresource_In $28 - $77 26%
Humana $29 - $617 27%
Passport_Ky $29 - $542 27%
United_Health_Care_Ky $29 - $551 27%
Wellcare_Ky $29 - $549 27%
Caresource_Oh $54 - $588 51%
Amerihealth_Caritas_Oh $56 - $635 52%
Molina_Oh $57 - $646 53%
Buckeye_Oh $59 - $676 55%
United_Health_Care_Oh $64 - $620 60%
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $99 - $1,001 93%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $110 - $1,982 103%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $126 - $1,627 118%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $134 - $1,356 125%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $137 - $1,627 128%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $157 - $1,869 147%
Beechstreet_Insurance $166 - $2,044 155%
Cigna $166 - $1,982 155%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $187 - $1,982 175%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $196 - $1,982 184%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $196 - $1,982 184%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $196 - $1,982 184%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $196 - $1,982 184%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $198 - $2,003 185%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $202 - $2,044 189%
Health_Link_Insurance $202 - $2,044 189%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $206 - $2,086 193%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $206 - $2,086 193%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens