CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $2,331
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $2,331 (1301%)

Insurance Median: $193 (108%)

Cash: $2,331 (1301% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (108% 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
Aetna	$158 - $287	88%
Community Care/Healthy Blue	$158	88%
Humana	$158	88%
Peoples Health Network	$158	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$158	88%
Vantage Health Plan	$158 - $308	88%
Wellcare Of La	$158	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$193	108%
Healthscope	$292	163%
Diagnostic Management Affiliates	$550	307%
Cigna	$1,115	622%

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 $2,331.
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 Lafayette Surgical Specialty 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.