CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $302
Cash Discount Price: $391
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $391. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$391

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$302

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: $391 (218%)

Insurance Median: $302 (169%)

Cash: $391 (218% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $302 (169% 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
Humana	$161 - $302	90%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$167	93%
Aetna	$167 - $686	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$167 - $540	93%
Medicare (plans)	$167	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$167 - $833	93%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$184	103%
Zelis	$285	159%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$302	169%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$302	169%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$302	169%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$418	233%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$491	274%
Cigna	$595	332%
First Health Network	$686	383%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$1,053	588%
Usa Managed Care Network	$1,128	629%

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 $391.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport 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.