CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: UPMC Somerset

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $572
Cash Discount Price: $951
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at UPMC Somerset is $572. 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 5.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 225 South Center Avenue, Somerset, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$951

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$572

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: $572 (536%)

Cash: $951 (890% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $572 (536% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 536% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 436%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $794	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $255	94%
Amerihealth Caritas	$101 - $134	95%
Upmc Health Plan	$101 - $821	95%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$109 - $150	102%
Geisinger	$162 - $725	152%
Upmc Work Partners	$524	491%
Aetna	$531 - $737	497%
Multiplan	$664 - $1,197	622%
Galaxy Health Plan	$863 - $1,197	808%
Humana	$996 - $1,382	932%

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 $951.
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 UPMC Somerset 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.