CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $216
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Boulder Community Health is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$216

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: $2,102 (1173%)
Insurance Median: $216 (121%)
Cash: $2,102 (1173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $216 (121% 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
Aetna $59 - $3,661 33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 - $2,503 33%
Devoted Health $59 - $1,682 33%
Health Spring $59 - $179 33%
Humana $59 - $182 33%
Medicare (plans) $59 - $1,598 33%
UnitedHealthcare $59 - $484 33%
Clear Spring $60 - $184 33%
Medicaid / KanCare $68 - $196 38%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $68 - $496 38%
Colorado Access $75 - $255 42%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $82 - $1,598 46%
Select Health Value Network $82 - $1,598 46%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $92 - $281 51%
Cigna $96 - $3,363 54%
Multiplan $97 - $2,943 54%
Phcs $97 - $2,943 54%
Kaiser Ppo $320 - $399 179%
Kaiser Public Option $320 - $335 179%
Kaiser $398 222%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $2,943 1642%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $3,153 1759%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $3,573 1994%
Mines And Associates $3,573 1994%
Three Rivers Provider Network $3,573 1994%
Zelis (Profee) $3,573 1994%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $3,784 2112%
National Preferred Provider Network $3,784 2112%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $3,784 2112%
Usa $3,784 2112%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $3,910 2182%
Health Payors Organization $3,994 2229%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $4,036 2252%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $4,036 2252%
National Provider Network $4,078 2276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals