CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $295
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,055
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,055. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,055

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$295

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: $2,055 (1147%)
Insurance Median: $295 (165%)
Cash: $2,055 (1147% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $295 (165% 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
Devoted $166 - $207 93%
Health Choice $166 - $385 93%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $166 - $217 93%
Va Pccc Triwest $169 - $200 94%
Carefirst $173 97%
Mercy Care Rhba $173 97%
Ahcccs $179 100%
Ahcccs Other $179 100%
Fmc Jail $179 100%
Health Choice Arizona $179 100%
Health Choice Integrated Care $179 100%
Health Net Of Arizona $179 100%
Mercy Care $179 100%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $179 100%
UnitedHealthcare $179 - $3,803 100%
Health Net Federal $187 104%
Aetna $197 - $3,498 110%
Fmc 30/70 $197 110%
Humana $197 - $3,905 110%
Medicare (plans) $197 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $197 110%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $197 110%
Snf Fmc $197 110%
Wellcare $197 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $197 110%
Fmc Ihs $200 112%
Ambetter / Centene $227 127%
Nau Athletic Department $250 - $3,289 140%
Naphcare $295 - $401 165%
Pnoa $296 165%
Self Pay $2,055 - $4,111 1147%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $2,055 1147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,411 - $3,013 1345%
Workers Comp $2,672 1491%
Copperpoint $3,013 1681%
Cigna $3,700 2065%
Fmc 90/10 $3,700 2065%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $3,700 2065%
United Behavioral Health $4,111 2294%
Auto Insurance $5,000 2790%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals