CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Dickenson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $681
  • Cash Discount Price: $522
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Dickenson Community Hospital is $681. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $522. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$522

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$681

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: $522 (489%)
Insurance Median: $681 (638%)
Cash: $522 (489% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $681 (638% 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 638% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 538%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $173 - $2,269 162%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $283 - $681 265%
Cigna $427 - $715 400%
Optima Health $583 546%
Aetna $606 - $1,815 567%
Molina Healthcare $606 - $708 567%
Amerigroup $681 638%
Managed Medicaire $681 638%
Medicare (plans) $681 638%
Sentara Health $681 - $837 638%
United Mine Workers Of America $681 638%
Humana $692 648%
Devoted Health Plan $715 669%
Nhc Advantage $715 669%
Medcost $794 743%
Ambetter / Centene $840 786%
Seven Corners, Inc. $2,269 2124%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA 24228
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals