CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $4,154
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,615
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $4,154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,615. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 23.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,615

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,154

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$179.2

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $179.2 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $4,615 (2575%)
Insurance Median: $4,154 (2318%)
Cash: $4,615 (2575% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,154 (2318% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $179.2 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 2318% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2218%). 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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $2,769 1545%
Kenai Peninsula School $2,769 1545%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $2,769 1545%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,941 2199%
Moda Non-Cph $4,061 2266%
Cigna $4,149 2315%
Aetna $4,154 2318%
UnitedHealthcare $4,154 2318%
Rehn - All Plans $4,292 2395%
Geha - All Plans $4,477 2498%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $4,477 2498%
Vnpn - All Plans $4,477 2498%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $4,523 2524%
Multiplan Comp $4,523 2524%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals