CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $1,243
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,544
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Tristar Centennial Medical Center is $1,243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,544. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,544

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,243

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: $6,544 (6127%)
Insurance Median: $1,243 (1164%)
Cash: $6,544 (6127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,243 (1164% 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 1164% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1064%). 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
United $155 - $2,945 145%
Humana $157 - $4,253 147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $185 - $356 173%
Aetna $459 - $3,272 430%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $1,205 1128%
Apex Health $1,243 1164%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $1,243 1164%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $1,243 1164%
Tennessee Donor Services $1,773 1660%
Cigna $2,042 - $5,235 1912%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $3,206 - $4,384 3002%
Bgfh Singlesource $3,272 - $5,562 3063%
Value Option $3,272 3063%
Multiplan $3,599 3370%
Southern Health Partners $3,926 3676%
Employers Health Network $4,581 4289%
Beech Street $5,758 5391%
Prime Health $5,758 5391%
UnitedHealthcare $5,824 - $6,544 5453%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals