CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $1,176
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,272
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation is $1,176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,272. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,272

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,176

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: $2,272 (1268%)
Insurance Median: $1,176 (656%)
Cash: $2,272 (1268% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,176 (656% 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 656% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 556%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Mcd Masshealth $141 - $386 79%
Mcd New York $141 - $191 79%
Mcd Out Of State $141 - $386 79%
Mcdmanaged Cdphp $141 - $386 79%
Mcdmanaged Hne Mcdaco $141 - $386 79%
Medicaid / KanCare $141 - $1,052 79%
Comm Network Qhpsub $155 - $1,351 86%
Mcdmanaged Network $155 - $1,351 86%
Mcdmanaged Bmchnp $162 - $401 90%
Medicare (plans) $177 - $555 99%
Tricare $179 - $899 100%
Comm Hospice $180 - $550 100%
Mcr Miscellaneous $180 - $550 100%
Mcrmanaged Usa Family $180 - $550 100%
Mcrmanaged Va $180 - $550 100%
Oth United Vaccn $180 - $550 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $204 - $2,033 114%
Mcrmanaged Cca One Care $204 - $544 114%
Aetna $212 - $1,806 118%
Comm Fallon Qhp $269 - $1,354 150%
Comm Hne Hmo $342 - $1,576 191%
Wc Workers Comp $346 - $1,451 193%
Comm Hne $364 - $1,667 203%
Comm Hne Ppo $364 - $1,674 203%
Comm Unicare $416 - $1,551 232%
Comm Network Qhpnonsub $1,163 - $1,719 649%
Comm Nhp $1,176 - $1,547 656%
Comm Tufts $1,440 - $1,894 804%
UnitedHealthcare $1,563 - $2,057 872%
Cigna $1,636 - $2,224 913%
Comm Cdphp $1,636 - $2,152 913%
Comm Mvp $1,636 - $2,152 913%
Comm Oxford $1,636 - $2,152 913%
Comm First Health $1,690 - $2,272 943%
Comm Connecticare $1,727 - $2,272 964%
Comm Consolidated Health $1,727 - $2,272 964%
Comm Harvard $1,727 - $2,272 964%
Comm Other $1,727 - $2,272 964%
Comm Phcs $1,727 - $2,272 964%
Comm Self Pay $1,727 - $2,272 964%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA 01247
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Federal
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals