CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Henry Ford Allegiance Health

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Henry Ford Allegiance Health is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$56

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: $80 (45%)
Insurance Median: $56 (31%)
Cash: $80 (45% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $56 (31% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $333 21%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc. $38 - $56 21%
Meridian $38 21%
Aetna $40 - $434 22%
Priority $40 - $56 22%
Molina $41 - $103 23%
Hap $48 - $1,772 27%
Hap Caresource $55 - $180 31%
Mclaren $55 31%
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi $55 - $243 31%
Priority Health $55 - $454 31%
Bcn $56 - $180 31%
Cca Health Mi $56 31%
Health Alliance Plan Of Michigan $56 31%
Humana $56 - $183 31%
Thomas Pace $56 - $180 31%
Vaccn $58 32%
United Behavioral Health, Inc. $59 33%
Vitalcore Physicians Group Of Mi $73 - $401 41%
Cigna $85 - $2,550 47%
Cofinity $121 68%
Molina Mi Health Link $167 93%
UnitedHealthcare $167 - $2,115 93%
Cca Health Michigan $180 100%
Mclaren Health $180 - $1,435 100%
Veterans Evaluation Services $186 104%
Frontpath $211 - $2,572 118%
Jackson County Offiice Of The Sheriff $1,486 829%
Immergrun Inc $1,715 957%
University Of Michigan $2,001 1117%
Cofinity Group Health $2,572 1435%
Multiplan, Inc. $2,572 1435%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals