CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,267
Cash Discount Price: $1,072
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $1,267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,072. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,072

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,267

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: $1,072 (1004%)

Insurance Median: $1,267 (1186%)

Cash: $1,072 (1004% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,267 (1186% 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 1186% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1086%). 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

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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
Denver Health	$53	50%
Health Choice	$53	50%
Medicaid / KanCare	$53	50%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$53	50%
Uuhp	$53 - $465	50%
Humana	$61	57%
Medicare (plans)	$61	57%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$76	71%
Motivhealth	$80	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $1,608	98%
Molina	$142 - $1,150	133%
Cigna	$243 - $2,143	228%
UnitedHealthcare	$307	287%
Centura Employee Plan	$337	316%
Pehp	$1,144 - $2,679	1071%
Aetna	$1,184 - $2,264	1109%
Wise	$1,393 - $1,420	1304%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$1,645	1540%
Select Health	$1,773	1660%
Multiplan	$1,849 - $2,438	1731%
Emi Health	$2,679	2508%

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 $1,072.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.