CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Canonsburg General Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $1,083
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Canonsburg General Hospital is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,083. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Medical Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,083

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $1,083 (1014%)

Insurance Median: $94 (88%)

Cash: $1,083 (1014% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (88% 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
Univera	$33 - $128	31%
Amerihealth	$41 - $193	38%
Highmark	$46 - $215	43%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$52 - $175	49%
Geisinger	$57 - $187	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $322	53%
Cigna	$64 - $239	60%
Aetna	$78 - $264	73%
American Health Plans	$102	95%
Life Pittsburgh	$102	95%
Martin'S Point	$102	95%
Medicare (plans)	$105	98%
Highmark Wholecare	$107 - $161	100%
Humana	$108	101%
Molina	$112	105%
Medical Mutual	$291	272%

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 $1,083.
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 Canonsburg General 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.