CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,628
Cash Discount Price: $559
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $1,628. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $559. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 9.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$559

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,628

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: $559 (312%)

Insurance Median: $1,628 (908%)

Cash: $559 (312% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,628 (908% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 908% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 808%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$299	167%
Aetna	$336 - $1,572	188%
Meritain	$336 - $1,572	188%
Amfirst	$559	312%
Self Pay	$559	312%
Medicaid / KanCare	$619	345%
UnitedHealthcare	$619	345%
Humana	$681 - $1,762	380%
Web-Tpa	$1,398	780%
Cigna	$1,524 - $1,578	850%
Ima	$1,678 - $2,797	936%
Ppo Plus	$1,678	936%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs	$2,517	1405%
Wc Martco	$2,517	1405%
Wc Misc	$2,517	1405%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge	$2,517	1405%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp	$2,517	1405%
Wc Us Department Of Labor	$2,517	1405%
American Public Life	$2,797	1561%
American Retirement Life	$2,797	1561%
Apwu	$2,797	1561%
Auto Liability	$2,797	1561%
Bankers Life	$2,797	1561%
Correct Care	$2,797	1561%
Fox Everitt	$2,797	1561%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan	$2,797	1561%
Medishare	$2,797	1561%
Medplus	$2,797	1561%
Misc Commerical	$2,797	1561%
Phcs	$2,797	1561%
Physicians Mutual	$2,797	1561%
State Farm-La	$2,797	1561%
Triwest	$2,797	1561%
Us Family Health Plan	$2,797	1561%
Usaa	$2,797	1561%

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 $559.
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 Oakdale Community 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.