CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Witham Health Services

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $3,347
Cash Discount Price: $3,401
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Witham Health Services is $3,347. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,401. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 18.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2605 N Lebanon St, Lebanon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,401

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,347

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: $3,401 (1898%)

Insurance Median: $3,347 (1868%)

Cash: $3,401 (1898% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,347 (1868% 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 1868% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1768%). 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	$97 - $3,825	54%
Mdwise Health In-All Plans	$186	104%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$189	105%
Aetna	$191 - $3,595	107%
Caresource Indiana Marketplace-All Other Plans	$353	197%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,790	2115%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$4,421	2467%
Sagamore-All Plans	$4,470	2494%
Humana	$4,518	2521%
Beech Street-All Plans	$4,567	2549%
Encore-All Plans	$4,615	2575%
Mhs Comml Exch-All Plans	$12,146	6778%

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 $3,401.
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 Witham Health Services 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.