CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas,The

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $473
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,536
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Womans Hospital of Texas,The is $473. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,536. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,536

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$473

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: $5,536 (5183%)
Insurance Median: $473 (443%)
Cash: $5,536 (5183% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $473 (443% 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 443% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 343%). 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
Texas Health Network $103 96%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $105 - $1,445 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $2,491 102%
Aetna $115 - $947 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 - $1,285 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $1,937 210%
Superior Health Plan $332 311%
Cigna $1,635 - $2,106 1531%
Christus (Usfhp) $2,214 2073%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $2,380 - $4,705 2228%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $2,491 2332%
Coventry National First Health $2,950 2762%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $3,045 2851%
Rockport Workers Comp $3,045 2851%
Independent Medical System $3,321 3109%
National Healthcare Solutions $3,321 3109%
Southwest Medical $3,321 3109%
Coastal Comp $3,598 3369%
Affiliated Ppo $4,152 3887%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $4,152 3887%
Multiplan $4,152 - $4,705 3887%
Physicians, Inc $4,705 4405%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals