CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $1,416
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,416. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,416

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $1,416 (1326%)

Insurance Median: $112 (105%)

Cash: $1,416 (1326% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (105% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$47 - $1,310	44%
Sentra Health	$47 - $283	44%
The Health Plan	$47 - $1,274	44%
Unicare	$47 - $49	44%
Aetna	$49 - $1,388	46%
Caresource	$49 - $1,133	46%
Clear Spring Health	$106	99%
Humana	$106 - $1,274	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $1,133	99%
Ally Align	$112	105%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$202	189%
Naphcare	$213	199%
Greenbrier Resort	$991	928%
Healthsmart	$991	928%
Multiplan	$1,119 - $1,232	1048%
Fedmed	$1,274	1193%

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 $1,416.
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 Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc 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.