CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Harrison County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $1,015
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Harrison County Community Hospital is $1,015. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,015

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: $1,138 (635%)
Insurance Median: $1,015 (566%)
Cash: $1,138 (635% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,015 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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
Cigna $153 - $1,400 85%
Multiplan $153 - $1,400 85%
Provider Partners Health Plans $153 - $1,096 85%
Care Improvement Plus $157 - $1,015 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $164 - $1,540 92%
Allwell $176 - $1,015 98%
Ambetter / Centene $176 - $1,015 98%
Blue Advantage Plus $176 - $1,015 98%
Humana $176 - $1,575 98%
UnitedHealthcare $176 - $1,488 98%
Aetna $214 - $1,540 119%
Healthy Blue $218 - $222 122%
Home State $218 - $222 122%
6 Degrees Health $222 - $1,400 124%
Wellmark $1,400 781%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO 64424
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals