CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
Facility: Jewell County Hospital
Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70470
- Insurance Median: $1,425
- Cash Discount Price: $1,125
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.95x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 795% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 695%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Carriers - All Plans | $1,275 | 711% |
| Meritain - All Plans | $1,350 | 753% |
| Aetna | $1,350 | 753% |
| Cigna | $1,425 | 795% |
| First Health - All Plans | $1,425 | 795% |
| Midlands Choice - All Plans | $1,425 | 795% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,425 | 795% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the head at Jewell County Hospital, the cash median price is $1,125, while the facility's negotiated rate with insurance carriers is $1,425. This service is billed under CPT code 70470, and the facility is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital located in Mankato, Kansas, with a billing vintage of June 2026.
Patients should note that paying cash upfront may result in lower costs compared to the $1,425 rate charged to most insurance payers listed, including Rural Carriers, Meritain, and UnitedHealthcare. When negotiating rates are higher than the cash price, individuals with high-deductible plans might save money by asking for the facility's self-pay or prompt-pay discount before scheduling. It is important to request this discount prior to check-in and sign a waiver to prevent automatic claims submission, ensuring the lower cash rate applies.