CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Kingman Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $208
Cash Discount Price: $1,260
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Kingman Regional Medical Center is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,260. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,260

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$208

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: $1,260 (703%)

Insurance Median: $208 (116%)

Cash: $1,260 (703% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $208 (116% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $875	23%
Health Choice Generations	$58 - $187	32%
Hpn Sierra Nevada Mcr Adv	$58 - $187	32%
Medicare (plans)	$58 - $187	32%
Triwest - All Plans	$58 - $187	32%
Care 1St Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$61 - $197	34%
Humana	$61 - $4,687	34%
Mercy Care Adv Snp-All Other Plans	$63 - $206	35%
Geo Group Chc Az State Prison-All Plans	$86 - $281	48%
Aetna	$89 - $4,222	50%
Health Plan Of Nevada-All Other Plans	$89 - $4,126	50%
Health Choice Hie Exchange	$98 - $5,474	55%
Multiplan-All Plans	$98 - $5,474	55%
Health Choice- All Other Plans	$144 - $468	80%
Apipa - Ahcccs-All Other Plans	$180 - $6,842	100%
Care 1St Mcaid	$180 - $7,184	100%
Health Choice Az	$180 - $6,842	100%
Mercy Care Ahcccs Ddd	$198 - $7,526	110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$286 - $3,900	160%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$329 - $6,295	184%
America'S Choice Provider Network-All Plans	$340 - $6,500	190%
Cigna	$340 - $6,158	190%
Az Foundation-All Plans	$358 - $6,842	200%
Mediversal-All Plans	$358 - $6,842	200%
One Health Plan-All Plans	$358 - $6,842	200%
Universal Health-All Plans	$358 - $6,842	200%

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 $1,260.
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 Kingman Regional 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.