CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $214
Cash Discount Price: $2,428
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,428. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,428

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$214

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: $2,428 (1355%)

Insurance Median: $214 (119%)

Cash: $2,428 (1355% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $214 (119% 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	$47 - $265	26%
Medicare (plans)	$61 - $173	34%
Humana	$65 - $167	36%
Kaiser	$70 - $140	39%
Aetna	$92 - $4,128	51%
Coventry	$92 - $3,156	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$182 - $339	102%
Cigna	$230	128%
Paradigm Wc	$2,379	1328%
Secure Health	$2,914	1626%
Coventry Wc	$3,156	1761%
Alamed Wc	$3,399	1897%
Fcci Wc	$3,399	1897%
Multiplan	$3,642	2032%
Evolution Wc	$3,885	2168%
Prime Health Wc	$3,885 - $4,370	2168%
Corvel Wc	$4,128	2304%
Novanet Wc	$4,128	2304%

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 $2,428.
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 Shepherd Center, Inc. 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.