CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $1,324
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,011
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Parkridge Medical Center is $1,324. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,011. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,011

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,324

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: $5,011 (4692%)
Insurance Median: $1,324 (1240%)
Cash: $5,011 (4692% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,324 (1240% 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 1240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1140%). 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
Aetna $92 - $2,647 86%
Health One Alliance $122 - $3,441 114%
United $155 - $2,382 145%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $167 - $1,641 156%
Humana $167 - $3,441 156%
Ambetter / Centene $189 - $197 177%
Amerigroup $718 - $805 672%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $870 - $975 815%
Apex Health $898 - $1,006 841%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $898 - $1,006 841%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $898 - $1,006 841%
Peach State $945 - $1,059 885%
Wellcare $945 - $1,059 885%
Cigna $1,621 - $4,235 1518%
Value Option $2,363 - $2,647 2212%
Magellan Behavioral Health $2,836 - $3,177 2655%
Multiplan $2,836 - $3,177 2655%
North Ga Health Services $3,073 - $3,441 2877%
Employers Health Network $3,309 - $3,706 3098%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $3,309 - $3,706 3098%
Beech Street $4,160 - $4,659 3895%
Prime Health $4,160 - $4,659 3895%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals