CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Preston Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,096
Cash Discount Price: $753
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Preston Memorial Hospital is $1,096. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $753. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$753

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,096

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: $753 (705%)

Insurance Median: $1,096 (1026%)

Cash: $753 (705% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,096 (1026% 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 1026% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 926%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Unicare	$103	96%
Advantra	$904	846%
Aetna	$904 - $1,356	846%
Humana	$904	846%
Medicare (plans)	$904 - $1,220	846%
Uhc_Va	$904	846%
Upmc	$949	888%
Medicaid / KanCare	$979 - $1,028	917%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Aca	$1,096	1026%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Pos	$1,216	1138%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Ppo	$1,216	1138%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Traditional	$1,335	1250%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,356	1270%
Cigna	$1,386	1298%
Geha	$1,431	1340%
4_Most	$1,461	1368%
Health	$1,461	1368%

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 $753.
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 Preston Memorial 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.