CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $212
Cash Discount Price: $918
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $918. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$918

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$212

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: $918 (859%)

Insurance Median: $212 (198%)

Cash: $918 (859% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $212 (198% 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.

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
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$65 - $1,384	61%
Medicaid / KanCare	$65 - $1,384	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $2,727	61%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$69 - $1,467	65%
Washington Coordinated Care	$70 - $1,495	66%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$71 - $1,495	66%
Aetna	$84 - $1,722	79%
Humana	$85 - $1,262	80%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$123 - $1,262	115%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$123 - $1,275	115%
Medicare (plans)	$123 - $1,249	115%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$123 - $1,249	115%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$125 - $1,275	117%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$126 - $1,866	118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$149 - $1,779	140%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence	$151 - $225	141%
First Choice Health Network	$155 - $2,075	145%
Cigna	$160 - $2,372	150%

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 $918.
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 Snoqualmie Valley Hospital 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.