CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,703
Cash Discount Price: $1,446
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $1,703. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,446. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 9.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,446

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,703

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: $1,446 (807%)

Insurance Median: $1,703 (950%)

Cash: $1,446 (807% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,703 (950% 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 950% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 850%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Cigna	$45 - $500	25%
Aetna	$57 - $2,704	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $2,159	32%
Humana	$57 - $2,941	32%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$57 - $2,097	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$94 - $2,768	52%
Vantage Ppo	$102 - $3,287	57%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$102 - $3,114	57%
Multiplan-All Plans	$118 - $2,941	66%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$166 - $2,422	93%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$201 - $2,768	112%
Geha-All Plans	$201 - $2,422	112%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$237 - $2,704	132%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$237 - $2,704	132%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$1,668 - $2,595	931%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$1,890 - $2,941	1055%

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 $1,446.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.