CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $608
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,058
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $608. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,058. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,058

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$608

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: $2,058 (1148%)
Insurance Median: $608 (339%)
Cash: $2,058 (1148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $608 (339% 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 339% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 239%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $179 - $2,341 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $179 - $1,736 100%
Cigna $179 - $538 100%
Cms $179 100%
Devoted Health $179 100%
Humana $179 100%
Kaiser $179 - $1,092 100%
Select Health $179 - $462 100%
UnitedHealthcare $179 - $701 100%
Simplified Benefits Administration $450 - $1,751 251%
Denver Health Medical Plan $500 - $2,286 279%
Kaiser Public Option $610 340%
Kaiser Kp Select $902 503%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $2,469 1378%
First Health $2,698 1506%
Multiplan $3,247 1812%
Phcs $3,247 1812%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals