CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,132
Cash Discount Price: $3,669
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is $1,132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,669. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 Spotsylvania Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,669

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,132

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: $3,669 (3435%)

Insurance Median: $1,132 (1060%)

Cash: $3,669 (3435% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,132 (1060% 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 1060% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 960%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $388	95%
United	$245 - $1,651	229%
Lifeworks	$697	653%
Cigna	$976 - $1,236	914%
Virginia Health Network	$1,284 - $2,385	1202%
Aetna	$1,819	1703%
Kaiser	$2,165	2027%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$2,201	2061%
Multiplan	$2,605	2439%
Corvel	$2,642	2474%
Occunet Workers Comp	$2,935	2748%
4Most Health Nework	$3,302	3091%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$3,302	3091%

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 $3,669.
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 Spotsylvania Regional 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.