CMS Price Transparency Data
CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
Facility: Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.
Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 70470
- Insurance Median: $246
- Cash Discount Price: $839
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. is $246. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $839. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$839
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$246
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: $839 (468%)
Insurance Median: $246 (137%)
Cash: $839 (468% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $246 (137% 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triwest | $157 | 88% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $164 - $2,651 | 92% |
| Springs Of Jonesboro | $164 | 92% |
| Vaccn | $164 | 92% |
| Veterans Evaluation Services | $164 | 92% |
| Cigna | $166 - $823 | 93% |
| Novasys | $166 - $213 | 93% |
| Devoted Health | $167 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $169 - $740 | 94% |
| Access Health Services | $172 - $2,651 | 96% |
| Aetna | $172 - $1,325 | 96% |
| Humana | $172 - $3,314 | 96% |
| Primewell | $172 - $459 | 96% |
| Shared Health | $172 | 96% |
| Arlington Community Schools | $246 | 137% |
| Armstrong Relocation | $246 | 137% |
| Ashley Furniture Stores | $246 | 137% |
| Bartlett City Schools | $246 | 137% |
| Brimhall Foods | $246 | 137% |
| Building Plastic | $246 | 137% |
| Cannon Motor Company | $246 | 137% |
| Carlisle | $246 | 137% |
| City Of Bartlett | $246 | 137% |
| City Of Lakeland | $246 | 137% |
| Collierville Schools | $246 | 137% |
| Crittenden County | $246 | 137% |
| Davidson Hospitality | $246 | 137% |
| Desoto Co Board Of Supervisors | $246 | 137% |
| Dunn Investment Company | $246 | 137% |
| Eas Mssc Schools | $246 | 137% |
| Gossett Motor Cars | $246 | 137% |
| Heavy Machines | $246 | 137% |
| Hollowell Industries | $246 | 137% |
| Hospitality Management Advisors | $246 | 137% |
| Jas D Collier | $246 | 137% |
| Lakeland School System | $246 | 137% |
| Malco Theaters | $246 | 137% |
| Mechanical Systems | $246 | 137% |
| Mid-South Transport | $246 | 137% |
| Patterson Warehouses | $246 | 137% |
| Radians | $246 | 137% |
| Rei Nation | $246 | 137% |
| Retzer Resources | $246 | 137% |
| Ritchey Automotive | $246 | 137% |
| Security One | $246 | 137% |
| Silver Tree | $246 | 137% |
| State Systems | $246 | 137% |
| Town Of Collierville | $246 | 137% |
| United Tn Holdings | $246 | 137% |
| Vaughn Electric | $246 | 137% |
| W W Wood Products | $246 | 137% |
| Watkins Uiberall | $246 | 137% |
| Y K Auto Group | $246 | 137% |
| Summit Community Care | $251 | 140% |
| Caresource | $259 | 145% |
| First Community Bank | $262 | 146% |
| First State Bank Trust | $279 | 156% |
| Ppo Plus | $279 - $3,534 | 156% |
| Burch Food Services | $295 | 165% |
| First Choice Health Plan Of Ms | $295 - $3,093 | 165% |
| French Camp Academy | $295 | 165% |
| Hattiesburg Clinic | $295 | 165% |
| Heartland Catfish Company | $295 | 165% |
| W G Yates | $295 | 165% |
| Employers Health Network | $328 | 183% |
| Harding Academy | $328 | 183% |
| Home State Health Plan | $1,104 | 616% |
| Ppo Holdings | $1,679 | 937% |
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | $1,767 | 986% |
| Multiplan | $1,900 - $3,093 | 1060% |
| Littler | $2,209 | 1233% |
| Municipal Health Benefit Fund | $3,093 | 1726% |
| Mpcn | $3,314 | 1849% |
| Healthlink | $3,534 | 1972% |