CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $237
Cash Discount Price: $317
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $237. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$237

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: $317 (177%)

Insurance Median: $237 (132%)

Cash: $317 (177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $237 (132% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$147	82%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$147	82%
Humana	$147 - $1,265	82%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$147	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$147 - $402	82%
Aetna	$159 - $739	89%
Triwest	$166	93%
Active Med	$169	94%
Arcadian Health Plan	$169	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$169 - $737	94%
Christus Health	$169 - $237	94%
Coventry	$169	94%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$169 - $610	94%
Dignity Health	$174	97%
Peoples Health	$174	97%
Wellcare	$178	99%
Allyalign Health	$186	104%
Medicare (plans)	$186	104%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$610	340%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$733	409%
Healthcare Highways	$733	409%
Verity Healthnet	$733	409%
Healthsmart	$794 - $977	443%
Ppoplus Llc	$794	443%
Multiplan	$855	477%
Phcs	$855	477%
Health Management Network	$977	545%
Provider Select	$977	545%
First Health	$1,038	579%
Verity Healthnet National	$1,038	579%
Cigna	$1,083	604%
Five Point Credit Union	$1,500	837%

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 $317.
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 Christus St Frances Cabrini 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.