CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Ascension Genesys Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $188
Cash Discount Price: $998
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Ascension Genesys Hospital is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $998. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Genesys Parkway, Grand Blanc, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$998

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$188

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: $998 (557%)

Insurance Median: $188 (105%)

Cash: $998 (557% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $188 (105% 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
Genesee Health Plan	$104	58%
Medicaid / KanCare	$104	58%
Aetna	$150	84%
Hap Hmo	$170 - $379	95%
Hap Php	$177	99%
Medicare (plans)	$179 - $188	100%
Veteran'S Choice	$179	100%
Cofinity	$199	111%
Consumers Mutual	$243	136%
Bcn Jvhl (M16)	$249	139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$249 - $1,367	139%
Cigna	$356	199%
Priority Health	$402	224%

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 $998.
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 Ascension Genesys Hospital 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.