CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,668
Cash Discount Price: $2,844
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $1,668. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,844. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,844

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,668

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: $2,844 (2663%)

Insurance Median: $1,668 (1562%)

Cash: $2,844 (2663% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,668 (1562% 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 1562% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1462%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$97 - $1,441	91%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$97 - $910	91%
Aetna	$139 - $3,223	130%
Wellpoint	$141	132%
Superior Health	$145	136%
Molina	$148	139%
United Community	$148	139%
Beacon	$910 - $1,668	852%
Firstcare	$910 - $3,033	852%
Rightcare	$1,268 - $1,668	1187%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,370 - $3,412	1283%
El Paso Health First	$1,668	1562%
Tx Children Health	$1,668	1562%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,668 - $3,223	1562%
S&W Health	$3,185	2982%
Cigna	$3,223	3018%
Healthscope	$3,223	3018%
Imagine Health	$3,223	3018%
Humana	$3,299 - $3,336	3089%
Multiplan	$3,299	3089%
First Health	$3,336	3123%
Galaxy Health	$3,412	3194%
Healthsmart	$3,412	3194%
Usamco	$3,488	3266%

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 $2,844.
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 Cook Childrens Medical Center 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.