CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Moberly Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $871
Cash Discount Price: $1,185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Moberly Regional Medical Center is $871. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Union Ave, Moberly, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$871

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: $1,185 (661%)

Insurance Median: $871 (486%)

Cash: $1,185 (661% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $871 (486% 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 486% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 386%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$152 - $250	85%
Veterans Eval Services	$153	85%
Tricare	$177	99%
Medicare (plans)	$185	103%
Node Va	$188	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$188 - $2,417	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$189 - $1,125	105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv	$194	108%
Centurion Correctional	$235	131%
Corizon	$235	131%
Us Department Of Labor	$235	131%
Home State Health Plan	$250 - $348	140%
Pathway/Pathway X	$265	148%
Healthscope Benefits	$316	176%
Naphcare	$358	200%
Blue Preferred	$367	205%
United Behavioral Health Mcd	$632	353%
Self Pay	$853 - $1,517	476%
Blue Access	$871	486%
Cigna	$986	550%
Access Health Services, Llc	$2,054	1146%
Aetna	$2,079 - $2,528	1160%
Healthlink	$2,212 - $2,528	1234%
Blue Traditional	$2,259 - $2,362	1261%
Multiplan Primary	$2,370	1323%
Coventry Wc	$2,528	1411%
Multiplan	$2,560	1429%

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 $1,185.
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 Moberly Regional 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.