CMS Price Transparency Data
CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 70470
- Insurance Median: $948
- Cash Discount Price: $2,358
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Mercy Hospital Springfield is $948. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,358. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2115 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,358
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$948
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: $2,358 (1316%)
Insurance Median: $948 (529%)
Cash: $2,358 (1316% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $948 (529% 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 529% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 429%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $95 - $2,771 | 53% |
| Aetna | $99 - $636 | 55% |
| Humana | $99 - $2,466 | 55% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $99 - $320 | 55% |
| Centurion Of Missouri [20459] | $158 | 88% |
| Champva [20065] | $158 | 88% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $158 | 88% |
| Cigna | $158 - $1,097 | 88% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $158 | 88% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $158 | 88% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $158 | 88% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $158 | 88% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $158 | 88% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $158 | 88% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $158 | 88% |
| Indian Health Service [20198] | $158 | 88% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $158 | 88% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $158 | 88% |
| Medicare (plans) | $158 - $166 | 88% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $158 | 88% |
| Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] | $158 | 88% |
| Mercy Rehab Hospital Contracted [320260] | $158 | 88% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] | $158 | 88% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $158 | 88% |
| Tricare | $158 | 88% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $158 - $2,793 | 88% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $174 | 97% |
| Healthscope Contracted [320182] | $202 | 113% |
| Centivo Contracted [320505] | $266 | 148% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $320 | 179% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $320 | 179% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $320 | 179% |
| Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484] | $329 | 184% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $402 - $1,886 | 224% |
| Workers Comp [20426] | $450 - $3,083 | 251% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $775 - $2,067 | 432% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $836 | 467% |
| Medica [20239] | $836 | 467% |
| Point C Contracted [320238] | $1,011 - $2,720 | 564% |
| 90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] | $1,014 | 566% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $1,014 - $2,067 | 566% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $1,014 - $1,066 | 566% |
| Benefit Management Contracted [320052] | $1,451 | 810% |
| Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] | $1,451 | 810% |
| Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] | $1,451 | 810% |
| Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] | $1,632 - $1,814 | 911% |
| Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124] | $1,632 | 911% |
| Point C [20238] | $1,632 | 911% |
| Medical Destinations Contracted [320242] | $1,814 | 1012% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $2,031 | 1133% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $2,067 | 1153% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $2,067 - $2,358 | 1153% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $2,067 | 1153% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $2,067 | 1153% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $2,067 | 1153% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $2,067 | 1153% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $2,067 | 1153% |
| Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] | $2,176 | 1214% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $2,793 | 1559% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $2,793 | 1559% |
| Compcare Of The Ozarks Contracted [320437] | $2,865 | 1599% |
| American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] | $2,902 | 1619% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320324] | $2,902 | 1619% |
| Municipal Health Plan Contracted [320271] | $2,938 | 1640% |
| Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] | $3,192 | 1781% |
| Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] | $3,264 | 1821% |