CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Norton Scott Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $826
Cash Discount Price: $610
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Norton Scott Hospital is $826. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $610. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1451 N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$610

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$826

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: $610 (340%)

Insurance Median: $826 (461%)

Cash: $610 (340% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $826 (461% 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 461% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 361%). 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
Caresource Indiana Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$97	54%
Managed Health Services (Mhs)	$97 - $732	54%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Care Connect	$97	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$97 - $1,819	54%
Caresource Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$98	55%
Mdwise Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$102	57%
Molina Healthcare	$183 - $189	102%
Aetna	$300	167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$671 - $1,791	374%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$732	408%
Mdwise Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$732	408%
Communicare Advantage	$754	421%
Caresource Indiana Just4Me	$1,099	613%
Cigna	$1,247	696%
Multiplan	$2,442 - $2,594	1363%
Encore Health Network	$2,594	1448%
Prime Health	$2,594	1448%
Ppom	$2,686	1499%
Intercommunity Health Network (Ihn)	$2,747	1533%

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 $610.
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 Norton Scott 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.