CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,042
Cash Discount Price: $2,143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Franklin General Hospital is $1,042. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,042

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: $2,143 (1196%)

Insurance Median: $1,042 (581%)

Cash: $2,143 (1196% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,042 (581% 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 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). 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
Medical Associates Mcare	$952	531%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans	$952	531%
Tricare	$952	531%
UnitedHealthcare	$952 - $1,979	531%
Amerigroup Mcare	$962	537%
Wellmark Mcr Adv	$962	537%
Molina Mcare	$990	552%
Ambetter / Centene	$996 - $1,524	556%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans	$1,000	558%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,006	561%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,010	564%
Wellmark Hmo	$1,042	581%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$1,146	640%
Centivo - All Plans	$1,429	797%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group	$1,429	797%
Oscar - All Plans	$1,429	797%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$1,667	930%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans	$2,024	1129%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans	$2,024	1129%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans	$2,024	1129%
Aetna	$2,214 - $2,262	1235%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,262	1262%

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 $2,143.
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 Franklin General 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.