CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: North Oaks Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $213
Cash Discount Price: $406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at North Oaks Medical Center is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$213

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: $406 (227%)

Insurance Median: $213 (119%)

Cash: $406 (227% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $213 (119% 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.

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
Aetna	$163 - $2,521	91%
Allwell	$163	91%
Blue Advantage	$163	91%
Champva	$163	91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage	$163	91%
Humana	$163 - $2,224	91%
Peoples Health	$163	91%
Tricare	$163	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$163 - $1,424	91%
Vantage 65	$163	91%
Veterans Administration	$163	91%
Wellcare	$163	91%
Mco Lhc	$209	117%
Mco Hb	$213	119%
Mco Lacare Am	$213	119%
Medicaid / KanCare	$213	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$400 - $406	223%
Verity Healthnet	$1,928	1076%
Ppoplus Llc	$2,076	1158%
Multiplan	$2,224	1241%
Cigna	$2,343	1307%

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 $406.
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 North Oaks Medical Center 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.