CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Surgical Institute of Reading

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $160
Cash Discount Price: $151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Surgical Institute of Reading is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2752 Century Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$160

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: $151 (141%)

Insurance Median: $160 (150%)

Cash: $151 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $160 (150% 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
Unison	$78 - $105	73%
Aetna	$105 - $1,822	98%
Bhp	$105 - $812	98%
Geisinger Health Plan	$105 - $157	98%
United	$109	102%
Highmark	$149	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$163	153%
Devon	$1,317	1233%
First Health	$1,493	1398%
Tricare	$1,536	1438%
Cigna	$102,726	96176%

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 $151.
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 Surgical Institute of Reading 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.