CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $661
Cash Discount Price: $1,796
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at UPMC Passavant is $661. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,796. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,796

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$661

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: $1,796 (1681%)

Insurance Median: $661 (619%)

Cash: $1,796 (1681% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $661 (619% 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 619% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 519%). 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
Upmc Health Plan	$94 - $228	88%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$101 - $1,383	95%
Aetna	$106 - $112	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $134	99%
Amerihealth Caritas	$109 - $182	102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$109 - $173	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$109 - $199	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$260 - $1,550	243%
Upmc Work Partners	$568	532%
Private Health Care Systems	$661 - $2,783	619%
Cigna	$1,018 - $1,197	953%
Coventry/First Health	$2,095	1961%
Intergroup	$2,484 - $2,694	2326%
Humana	$2,544 - $2,783	2382%
Multiplan	$2,544 - $2,783	2382%

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 $1,796.
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 Passavant 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.