CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Lewisgale Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $2,962
Cash Discount Price: $4,231
vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Lewisgale Medical Center is $2,962. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,231. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 27.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Electric Road, Salem, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,231

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,962

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: $4,231 (3961%)

Insurance Median: $2,962 (2773%)

Cash: $4,231 (3961% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,962 (2773% 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 2773% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2673%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$180 - $556	169%
United	$245 - $1,904	229%
Cigna	$736	689%
Lifeworks	$804	753%
Universal Healthcare Group	$931	872%
Virginia Health Network	$1,481 - $3,004	1387%
Naphcare	$2,116	1981%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$2,539	2377%
Aetna	$2,807 - $4,356	2628%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$2,962	2773%
Richfield Nursing Center	$2,962	2773%
Corvel	$3,046	2852%
Community Care Network	$3,173	2971%
Richfield Retirement Community	$3,173	2971%
Csx Hotels	$3,385	3169%
Occunet Workers Comp	$3,385	3169%
One Health Plan	$3,385	3169%
Patients Choice	$3,723	3486%
4Most	$3,808	3565%
Alleghany Highland Community	$3,808	3565%
American Postal Workers Union	$3,808	3565%
C&O Employees Hospital Assn	$3,808	3565%
Multiplan	$3,808	3565%
Phcs	$3,808	3565%
Star Transportation	$3,808	3565%

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 $4,231.
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 Lewisgale 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.