CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,405
Cash Discount Price: $1,561
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Bienville Medical Center is $1,405. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,561. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,561

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,405

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: $1,561 (871%)

Insurance Median: $1,405 (784%)

Cash: $1,561 (871% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,405 (784% 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 784% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 684%). 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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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	$153 - $2,602	85%
Medicaid / KanCare	$153 - $1,527	85%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas	$153 - $1,527	85%
Mmd Healthy Blue	$153 - $1,527	85%
Mmd La Hlth Conn	$153 - $1,527	85%
Mmd Misc	$153 - $1,527	85%
UnitedHealthcare	$153 - $1,527	85%
Cashiering	$1,041 - $1,561	581%
Cigna	$1,200 - $1,301	670%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,405	784%
Humana	$1,405 - $1,680	784%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$1,405	784%
Medicare (plans)	$1,405	784%
Misc Mgd Care	$1,405 - $2,602	784%
Mmc Blue Advantage	$1,405	784%
Mmc Misc	$1,405	784%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv	$1,405	784%
Va Health	$1,405	784%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,566	874%
Wc City Of Arcadia	$2,341	1306%
Wc House Of Raeford	$2,341	1306%
Wc Misc	$2,341	1306%
Wc Stonetrust	$2,341	1306%
Aarp	$2,602	1452%
Allegiance Health Managme	$2,602	1452%
Amfirst	$2,602	1452%
Apwu	$2,602	1452%
Liberty Mutual	$2,602	1452%
Misc Comm A-L	$2,602	1452%
Misc Comm M-Z	$2,602	1452%
Tricare	$2,602	1452%

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 $1,561.
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 Bienville 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.