CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Fairview Park Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $457
Cash Discount Price: $9,735
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Fairview Park Hospital is $457. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,735. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Industrial Boulevard, Dublin, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,735

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$457

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: $9,735 (5432%)

Insurance Median: $457 (255%)

Cash: $9,735 (5432% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $457 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $294	44%
Health One Alliance	$200	112%
Ambetter / Centene	$210	117%
Aetna	$239 - $5,367	133%
Core Resources	$246	137%
United	$402 - $4,381	224%
Prime Health	$448	250%
Employer'S Health Network	$457	255%
Rockport United Network	$457	255%
Identity Mco	$466	260%
Synergy Health Network	$466	260%
Amerigroup	$1,304	728%
Nhc Advantage	$1,850	1032%
Pruitt Health	$1,850	1032%
Peach State	$1,947	1086%
Wellcare	$1,947	1086%
Memorial Health Plan	$2,142	1195%
Americas 1St Choice	$2,726	1521%
Leavitt Risk Partners	$2,920	1629%
Dodge County Hospital	$4,868	2717%
American Steel Products	$8,275	4618%
City Of Eastman	$8,275	4618%
Dodge Co Board Of Commissioners	$8,275	4618%
Graham Brothers Construction	$8,275	4618%
Multiplan	$8,762	4890%
Novanet	$8,762	4890%

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 $9,735.
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 Fairview Park Hospital 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.