CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Newberry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $259
  • Cash Discount Price: $973
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Newberry County Memorial Hospital is $259. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $973. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2669 Kinard St Po Box 497, Newberry, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$973

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$259

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: $973 (911%)
Insurance Median: $259 (242%)
Cash: $973 (911% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $259 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). 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
Cigna $79 - $2,095 74%
Aetna $104 - $1,780 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 - $1,775 97%
Devoted Health $107 100%
Humana $107 - $1,694 100%
Medicare (plans) $107 - $110 100%
Ambetter / Centene $109 102%
Molina Marketplace $109 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $247 - $1,694 231%
Self Pay $973 911%
UnitedHealthcare $1,980 1854%
United Payers And United Providers (Up & Up) $2,445 2289%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2669 Kinard St Po Box 497, Newberry, SC 29108
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals