CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Jones Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $260
  • Cash Discount Price: $445
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Jones Regional Medical Center is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1795 Highway 64 East, Anamosa, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$260

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: $445 (248%)
Insurance Median: $260 (145%)
Cash: $445 (248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $260 (145% 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.

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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 $56 - $2,740 31%
Amerivantage $56 - $1,247 31%
Humana $56 - $1,248 31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 - $1,553 32%
Iowa Health $58 - $1,247 32%
UnitedHealthcare $58 - $3,045 32%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $115 - $1,553 64%
Cigna $118 - $2,503 66%
Health Partners Open Network $123 - $1,522 69%
Amerigroup $1,340 748%
Iowa Total Care $1,340 748%
Medica Exchange Inspire $2,411 1345%
Medica Exchange Insure $2,701 1507%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1795 Highway 64 East, Anamosa, IA 52205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals