CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,991
Cash Discount Price: $1,972
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Minden Medical Center is $2,991. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,972. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 16.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,972

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,991

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: $1,972 (1100%)

Insurance Median: $2,991 (1669%)

Cash: $1,972 (1100% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,991 (1669% 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 1669% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1569%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Commercial Insurance	$196 - $6,573	109%
Managed Care	$196 - $6,573	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$358 - $6,573	200%
Mcd United Hc La	$501 - $942	280%
Aetna	$933	521%
Mcd Amerihealth	$933	521%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$933	521%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$933	521%
Medicaid / KanCare	$933	521%
Humana	$1,026	573%
Private Pay	$1,972 - $6,573	1100%
Workers Comp	$5,916 - $6,573	3301%
Auto Liability	$6,573	3668%
Charity And Indigent	$6,573	3668%

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 $1,972.
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 Minden 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.