CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Stafford Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $443
Cash Discount Price: $943
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Stafford Hospital, LLC is $443. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $943. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Hospital Center Boulevard, Stafford, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$943

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$443

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: $943 (883%)

Insurance Median: $443 (415%)

Cash: $943 (883% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $443 (415% 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 415% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 315%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Humana	$105 - $443	98%
Molina	$109 - $461	102%
Kaiser	$112 - $474	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$173 - $443	162%
UnitedHealthcare	$180 - $443	169%
Sentara	$233 - $443	218%
Medcost	$309	289%
Aetna	$316 - $2,641	296%
PHCS	$316	296%
Cf	$644 - $701	603%
Innovation	$1,789 - $1,968	1675%

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 $943.
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 Stafford Hospital, LLC 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.