CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $204
  • Cash Discount Price: $195
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $204. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$204

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: $195 (109%)
Insurance Median: $204 (114%)
Cash: $195 (109% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $204 (114% 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.

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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 $151 - $186 84%
Triwest $155 86%
Aetna $163 - $326 91%
Healthy Blue $163 91%
Humana $163 - $246 91%
Lhc (Allwell) $163 91%
Peoples Health $163 - $1,429 91%
UnitedHealthcare $163 - $242 91%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $163 - $277 91%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc $163 91%
Amerihealth Caritas $242 135%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection $242 135%
Gilsbar 360 $375 209%
Hs Technology $424 237%
Cigna $750 419%
First Health $1,080 603%
Womans Hospital Employees $1,112 621%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals $1,429 797%
Usa Managed Care Organization $1,493 833%
Three Rivers Provider Network $1,509 842%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals