CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $128
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Erlanger Medical Center is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $128 (120%)
Insurance Median: $116 (109%)
Cash: $128 (120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (109% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $252 31%
Amerigroup $37 - $306 35%
Caresource $38 - $299 36%
Peach State Hlth Plan $38 - $198 36%
Bluecare $42 - $380 39%
Cigna $42 - $644 39%
Devoted Health $46 - $153 43%
Humana $51 - $500 48%
Atrio Health $56 - $161 52%
Point Comfort Underwriters $56 - $264 52%
Alexian $60 - $147 56%
Pruitthealth Premier $65 - $150 61%
Aetna $72 - $702 67%
Occunet $93 - $257 87%
Clover $98 - $147 92%
Upmc $98 - $147 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $99 - $1,146 93%
American Health $100 - $151 94%
Wellpoint $100 94%
Nhc $102 - $154 95%
Ambetter / Centene $122 - $183 114%
Medicare (plans) $147 138%
Simpra Advantage $161 151%
Caresource Ga $207 - $370 194%
Caresource Tn $207 - $370 194%
Olympus $220 - $1,074 206%
Alliant $235 - $1,074 220%
Pnoa $242 - $244 227%
Caresource Nc $249 - $370 233%
First Health $1,146 - $1,217 1073%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals