CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,307
Cash Discount Price: $2,058
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth is $1,307. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,058. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,058

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,307

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: $2,058 (1927%)

Insurance Median: $1,307 (1224%)

Cash: $2,058 (1927% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,307 (1224% 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 1224% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1124%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
American Health	$105	98%
Amerigroup	$105 - $110	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $3,145	98%
Cook Childrens	$105	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $1,458	98%
Healthspring	$107	100%
Humana	$109	102%
Molina	$110 - $113	103%
Superior Wellcare	$110 - $116	103%
Aetna	$115 - $2,404	108%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$963 - $2,094	902%
City Of Fort Worth	$1,612	1509%
Cigna	$1,792 - $3,227	1678%
Quick Trip	$2,058 - $2,161	1927%
Phcs	$2,384 - $2,555	2232%
Healthsmart	$2,572 - $2,881	2408%
Multiplan	$2,984	2794%
Galaxy	$3,018	2826%
Usa	$3,018	2826%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,058.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.