CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $253
Cash Discount Price: $432
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is $253. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $432. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$432

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$253

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: $432 (241%)

Insurance Median: $253 (141%)

Cash: $432 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $253 (141% 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
Tricare	$64 - $68	36%
Medicaid / KanCare	$136	76%
Aetna	$163 - $600	91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$163	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$163 - $684	91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$163	91%
Medicare (plans)	$163	91%
Ochsner Health Plan	$163	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$163 - $407	91%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$245	137%
Humana	$245	137%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$245	137%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$253	141%
Zelis	$441	246%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$524	292%
Cigna	$586	327%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$690	385%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$690	385%
First Health Network	$736	411%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$754	421%
Usa Managed Care Network	$782	436%

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 $432.
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 Leonard J Chabert 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.