CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $312
Cash Discount Price: $4,433
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Memorial Satilla Health is $312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,433. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,433

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$312

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: $4,433 (2474%)

Insurance Median: $312 (174%)

Cash: $4,433 (2474% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $312 (174% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$90 - $334	50%
Ambetter / Centene	$183	102%
Health One Alliance	$200	112%
Aetna	$239 - $2,444	133%
United	$402 - $1,995	224%
Prime Health	$448	250%
Employer'S Health Network	$457	255%
Amerigroup	$594	331%
Nhc Advantage	$842	470%
Pruitt Health	$842	470%
Peach State	$886	494%
Wellcare	$886	494%
Value Option	$2,216	1237%
Multiplan	$2,983	1665%
Cigna	$3,546	1979%
Novanet	$3,989	2226%

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 $4,433.
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 Memorial Satilla Health 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.