CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,843
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Ouachita County Medical Center is $1,843. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,843

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,843 (1028%)

Ins. Median: $1,843 (1028% 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 1028% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 928%). 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

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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
Arkansas Firstsource	$175 - $2,644	98%
Blue Advantage	$175 - $2,644	98%
Blue Card	$175 - $2,644	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$175 - $2,644	98%
Health Advantage	$175 - $2,644	98%
Arkansas Totalcare	$251 - $570	140%
Medicaid / KanCare	$251	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$402 - $1,469	224%
Self Pay	$1,469	820%
Municipal Health Benefit	$1,763	984%
Cigna	$1,924	1074%
Aetna	$2,203	1229%
Amco	$2,938	1640%
Mutual Of Omaha	$2,938	1640%
Qualchoice Exchange	$2,938	1640%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas	$2,938	1640%
Usable Life Group Health	$2,938	1640%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ouachita County Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.