CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,162
Cash Discount Price: $799
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $1,162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $799. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$799

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,162

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: $799 (748%)

Insurance Median: $1,162 (1088%)

Cash: $799 (748% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,162 (1088% 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 1088% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 988%). 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
Aetna	$92 - $1,515	86%
Humana	$94 - $102	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $444	91%
Sentara Health Plan	$99 - $1,415	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $1,865	95%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$102	95%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$102	95%
Gateway - Tier 3	$1,255	1175%
Vhn - Ultra	$1,415	1325%
Cigna	$1,538 - $1,643	1440%
Connecticare	$1,597	1495%
Vhn - Plus	$1,757	1645%
Gateway - Tier 2	$1,826	1710%
Vhn	$1,826	1710%
Vhn - Link	$2,054	1923%
Gateway - Tier 1	$2,168	2030%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$2,168	2030%

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 $799.
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 Carilion New River Valley 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.