CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Athur M Blank Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $3,008
Cash Discount Price: $4,388
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Athur M Blank Hospital is $3,008. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 16.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 North Druid Hills Road Ne, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,008

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: $4,388 (2449%)

Insurance Median: $3,008 (1679%)

Cash: $4,388 (2449% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,008 (1679% 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 1679% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1579%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Peachstate [43]	$1,875	1046%
Caresource [61]	$1,928	1076%
Amerigroup [102]	$2,020	1127%
Cigna	$2,900	1618%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,911 - $4,284	1624%
United [5]	$2,911	1624%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,938	1640%
Oscar [228]	$2,940	1641%
Aetna	$2,953	1648%
Caresource Marketplace Bronze/Silver/Gold [60]	$2,982	1664%
Kaiser [6]	$2,988	1667%
Sidecar Health [236]	$3,028	1690%
Direct Employer Agreements [72]	$3,072 - $3,730	1714%
Coventry [9]	$3,080	1719%
Northeast Georgia Heatlh System [808]	$3,291	1836%
Veracity Benefits [809]	$3,291	1836%
First Health [74]	$3,294	1838%
Phcs [93]	$3,730	2081%
Secure Health [340]	$3,730	2081%
Beech Street [71]	$3,949	2204%
Multiplan [92]	$4,300	2400%
Novanet [41]	$4,388	2449%

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 $4,388.
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 Athur M Blank 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.