CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $216
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,616
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,616. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 St Luke's Lane, Stroudsburg, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,616

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$216

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: $2,616 (2449%)
Insurance Median: $216 (202%)
Cash: $2,616 (2449% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $216 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $1,222 102%
Highmark $109 - $264 102%
Aetna $111 - $1,100 104%
Geisinger $111 - $886 104%
Humana $113 106%
Upmc Health Plan $114 - $864 107%
UnitedHealthcare $118 - $911 110%
Highmark Wholecare $134 125%
Amerihealth Caritas $140 131%
Jefferson Health Plan $168 157%
Oscar $818 766%
Cigna $863 808%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 St Luke's Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals