CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $357
Cash Discount Price: $2,482
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Mainehealth Maine Medical Center is $357. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,482. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,482

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$357

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: $2,482 (1385%)

Insurance Median: $357 (199%)

Cash: $2,482 (1385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $357 (199% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $2,911	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $1,981	32%
Aetna	$59 - $2,685	33%
Humana	$66 - $844	37%
Wellcare	$66 - $878	37%
Multiplan	$112 - $2,938	63%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$115 - $2,785	64%
Community Health Options	$121 - $2,725	68%
Cigna	$1,620 - $2,688	904%

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 $2,482.
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 Mainehealth Maine 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.