CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $3,027
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,537
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Byrd Regional Hospital is $3,027. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,537. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 16.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,537

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,027

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: $1,537 (858%)
Insurance Median: $3,027 (1689%)
Cash: $1,537 (858% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,027 (1689% 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 1689% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1589%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $142 - $5,122 79%
Coventry Healthcare Of La $142 - $3,058 79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $316 176%
Amerihealth Caritas $665 - $725 371%
Correct Care Int Hth $665 - $725 371%
Healthy Blue $665 - $725 371%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid $665 - $725 371%
Medicaid / KanCare $665 - $725 371%
UnitedHealthcare $665 - $5,122 371%
Humana $732 - $798 408%
Self Pay $1,537 858%
Cigna $3,027 - $3,258 1689%
Verity Health $3,585 2001%
Us Dept Of Labor $4,610 2573%
Workers Comp $4,610 2573%
Aflac $5,122 2858%
American Health Advantage $5,122 2858%
Amfirst $5,122 2858%
Hospice Of Leesville $5,122 2858%
Industrial $5,122 2858%
Misc Comm $5,122 2858%
Mischmoppo $5,122 2858%
Mutual Of Omaha $5,122 2858%
Mva $5,122 2858%
Phcs Private Health $5,122 2858%
Physicans Mutual $5,122 2858%
State Farm Insurance $5,122 2858%
Sterling $5,122 2858%
Stonetrust $5,122 2858%
Tri Parish Rehab $5,122 2858%
United Teacher Asso $5,122 2858%
Web Tpa $5,122 2858%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals