CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hendricks Regional Health

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $769
Cash Discount Price: $473
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Hendricks Regional Health is $769. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $473. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 E Main St, Danville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$473

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$769

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: $473 (264%)

Insurance Median: $769 (429%)

Cash: $473 (264% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $769 (429% 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 429% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 329%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$144 - $456	80%
Humana	$186 - $978	104%
Va Ccn	$186	104%
Caresource Exchange	$189	105%
Medicare (plans)	$189 - $195	105%
Aetna	$191 - $1,112	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$371	207%
UnitedHealthcare	$710 - $843	396%
Encore Encircle Network	$828	462%
Sagamore Health Incumbent Program	$855	477%
Cigna	$875	488%
Sagamorehealth Network	$914	510%
Siho Commercial Network	$946	528%
Multiplan	$1,041	581%
Encore Health Network	$1,077	601%
Multiplan/Beech Street	$1,124	627%
Multiplan/ Complementary	$1,136	634%

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 $473.
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 Hendricks Regional Health 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.