CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $302
Cash Discount Price: $1,017
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center is $302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,017. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,017

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$302

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: $1,017 (952%)

Insurance Median: $302 (283%)

Cash: $1,017 (952% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $302 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). 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
Veterans [99909]	$14	13%
Champva [50002]	$69	65%
Tricare	$69 - $71	65%
Blue Ridge Pace [10510]	$94	88%
Aetna	$105 - $2,015	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $313	98%
HMO Part B [10099]	$105	98%
Humana	$105 - $110	98%
Medicare (plans)	$105 - $108	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $5,134	98%
VA Ccn [99927]	$105 - $108	98%
Cigna	$108 - $1,340	101%
VA Ccn [99926]	$108	101%
Veterans Administration [99910]	$108	101%
Carefirst [30007]	$576 - $701	539%
Commercial Contracted Hb Only [40056]	$1,219	1141%
Multiplan Generic [40035]	$1,545	1446%
Vhn Generic [40040]	$1,545	1446%
Sentara Behavioral Health [40052]	$1,580	1479%
Sentara [40021]	$1,580	1479%
Commercial Generic [40000]	$1,625	1521%
Umwa [40037]	$1,625	1521%
Geha [40009]	$1,660 - $3,579	1554%
Kaiser Permenente [40014]	$1,830	1713%
First Health Generic [40033]	$1,903	1782%
Onenet Workers Comp Generic [60010]	$2,033	1903%

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 $1,017.
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 Uva Health Culpeper 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.