CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70470
- Insurance Median: $143
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Blue | $143 | 80% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $143 | 80% |
| Aetna | $503 | 281% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the head at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the median negotiated rate is $143.00, which aligns exactly with the lowest and highest rates reported for Healthy Blue and Medicaid/KanCare plans. This specific rate is significantly lower than the commercial median paid amount of $630.00, suggesting that in-network insurance coverage provides a substantial price advantage over self-pay for this procedure. While cash-pay options are sometimes more economical for patients with high-deductible plans, the data indicates that the negotiated rate here is already optimized for insurance members, making out-of-pocket payment less likely to yield savings unless a specific self-pay or prompt-pay discount is applied directly by the facility.
The facility's pricing structure is anchored by a Medicare amount of $179.20, which serves as a critical benchmark for evaluating commercial rates. Although the commercial negotiated rate of $143.00 is lower than the Medicare amount, it is important to note that commercial contracts often include administrative overhead that can inflate baseline prices by 20% to 40% compared to the true cost basis. To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, we recommend requesting an itemized bill to verify that no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included in the final charge. Additionally, since Kingman Healthcare Center is a Critical Access Hospital, you should explicitly ask about prompt-pay discounts or self-pay rates before scheduling, as these upfront incentives can further reduce the final cost beyond the standard negotiated amount.