CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Banner Ocotillo Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $273
  • Cash Discount Price: $471
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is $273. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $471. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1405 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$471

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$273

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: $471 (263%)
Insurance Median: $273 (152%)
Cash: $471 (263% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $273 (152% 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
Arizona Physicians Ipa $129 - $190 72%
Banner University Health Plan $129 - $190 72%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $129 - $285 72%
Health Net $129 - $281 72%
Mercy Care $129 - $190 72%
Aetna $190 - $1,285 106%
Banner Health $190 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $190 - $842 106%
Cigna $190 - $1,126 106%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $190 106%
Humana $190 - $195 106%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $190 106%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $190 106%
UnitedHealthcare $190 - $904 106%
Upmc Health Plan $190 106%
Wellpoint $190 106%
Carelon $199 111%
Devoted Health Services $199 111%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $209 117%
Oscar Health Plan $313 175%
Hospice Of The Valley $854 477%
Plotkin Health $1,098 613%
Quiktrip Corporation $1,317 735%
Arizona Medical Network $1,707 953%
Provider Network Of America $1,829 1021%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1405 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85286
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals