CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $4,174
Cash Discount Price: $7,951
vs. Medicare Baseline: 39.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $4,174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,951. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 39.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,951

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,174

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: $7,951 (7444%)

Insurance Median: $4,174 (3908%)

Cash: $7,951 (7444% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,174 (3908% 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 3908% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3808%). 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	$137 - $425	128%
United	$245 - $3,578	229%
Lifeworks	$1,511	1415%
Universal Healthcare Group	$1,749	1637%
Virginia Health Network	$2,783 - $5,645	2606%
Aetna	$2,807 - $3,578	2628%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$4,771	4467%
Corvel	$5,725	5360%
Richfield Nursing Center	$5,963	5583%
Richfield Retirement Community	$5,963	5583%
Multiplan	$6,122	5732%
Community Care Network	$6,361	5955%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$6,361	5955%
Occunet Workers Comp	$6,361	5955%
One Health Plan	$6,361	5955%
Patients Choice	$6,997	6551%
4Most	$7,156	6700%
American Postal Workers Union	$7,156	6700%
Phcs	$7,156	6700%
Star Transportation	$7,156	6700%

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 $7,951.
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 Hospital Pulaski 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.