CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Medstar Harbor Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $207
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Medstar Harbor Hospital is $207. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$207

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: $203 (113%)
Insurance Median: $207 (116%)
Cash: $203 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $207 (116% 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
Aetna $207 116%
Amerigroup $207 116%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $207 116%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $207 116%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $207 116%
Cigna $207 116%
First Health $207 116%
Hscsn $207 116%
Humana $207 116%
Kaiser Permanente $207 116%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $207 116%
Mamsi $207 116%
Medstar Family Choice $207 116%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $207 116%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $207 116%
Pfc $207 116%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $207 116%
Tricare $207 116%
United Behavioral Health Inc $207 116%
UnitedHealthcare $207 116%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals