CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Marion Communtiy Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $2,657
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,477
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Marion Communtiy Hospital is $2,657. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,477. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 14.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1431 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,477

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,657

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: $6,477 (3614%)
Insurance Median: $2,657 (1483%)
Cash: $6,477 (3614% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,657 (1483% 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 1483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1383%). 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
United $402 - $3,044 224%
Avmed $856 - $1,863 478%
Simply $953 - $1,042 532%
Aetna $968 - $2,029 540%
Molina Healthcare $1,176 - $2,165 656%
Sunshine State Health Plan $1,579 - $1,725 881%
Corvel Corporation $2,657 1483%
Prime Health $2,713 1514%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $2,797 1561%
Marion County Schools $2,797 1561%
Plotkin Health $3,095 - $3,382 1727%
Prime Health Sheriff $3,095 - $3,382 1727%
Multiplan $4,829 - $5,276 2695%
Ppo Next $5,262 - $5,750 2936%
Novanet $5,572 - $6,088 3109%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1431 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals