CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Dorminy Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,384
Cash Discount Price: $796
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Dorminy Medical Center is $1,384. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $796. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Perry House Road, Box 1447, Fitzgerald, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$796

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,384

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: $796 (444%)

Insurance Median: $1,384 (772%)

Cash: $796 (444% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,384 (772% 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 772% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 672%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$153 - $1,273	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$153 - $483	85%
Humana	$153 - $1,400	85%
UnitedHealthcare	$153 - $1,384	85%
Healthsmart	$1,194	666%
Provider Network Of America	$1,353	755%
Principal Edge Network	$1,384	772%
Cigna	$1,400	781%
Multiplan	$1,432	799%
Novanet	$1,432	799%
Phcs	$1,432	799%
Unicare	$1,432	799%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,512	844%

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 $796.
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 Dorminy Medical Center 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.