CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $121
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $121 (113%)

Insurance Median: $109 (102%)

Cash: $121 (113% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (102% 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
Jefferson Health Plan Aca Qhp Exchange	$90	84%
St Agnes	$92	86%
Innovage	$94	88%
Inspira Life	$94	88%
Medicare (plans)	$94 - $108	88%
Point Of Comfort Refugee Resettlement	$94	88%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$94	88%
Tricare	$94	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$94 - $230	88%
Keystone First	$95 - $144	89%
Humana	$96	90%
Cigna	$98 - $247	92%
Devoted Health Participation	$99	93%
Aetna	$100 - $328	94%
Keystone First Vip Choice	$101	95%
Pa Health_Wellness Chc	$101 - $152	95%
Allwell Pa Health_Wellness Ma	$104	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$105 - $158	98%
Jab Health Partners	$106	99%
Perennial	$109	102%
Highmark Wholecare Gateway	$110	103%
Ibc Employee Benefit	$118	110%
Ibc Main Line Health	$118	110%
Ambetter / Centene	$137	128%
Naphcare	$151	141%
Ibc	$241 - $2,670	226%
Upmc Commercial	$247	231%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$287	269%
Geisinger Health Plan	$384	360%

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 $121.
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 Jefferson Lansdale 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.