CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $293
  • Cash Discount Price: $582
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $293. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $582. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$582

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$293

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: $582 (325%)
Insurance Median: $293 (164%)
Cash: $582 (325% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $293 (164% 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
Integrated Health Plan $161 - $1,983 90%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $163 - $318 91%
Magnolia Ms $163 - $228 91%
Ms Breast And Cervical $163 91%
Triwest $163 91%
UnitedHealthcare $163 - $810 91%
Molina $164 - $529 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $168 - $1,983 94%
Primewell $168 - $407 94%
Aetna $171 - $1,719 95%
Shared Health $171 95%
Wellcare $171 95%
Ashley Furniture Stores $293 164%
Crittenden County $293 164%
Davidson Hospitality $293 164%
Dunn Investment Company $293 164%
First State Bank Trust $293 164%
Gossett Motor Cars $293 164%
Hattiesburg Clinic $293 164%
Hospitality Management Advisors $293 164%
Jas D Collier $293 164%
Mechanical Systems $293 164%
Mid-South Transport $293 164%
Patterson Warehouses $293 164%
Radians $293 164%
Rei Nation $293 164%
Retzer Resources $293 164%
State Systems $293 164%
W W Wood Products $293 164%
Watkins Uiberall $293 164%
Lucent Health $339 189%
Mpcn $366 204%
Littler $1,322 738%
Ppo Plus $1,586 885%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $1,983 1107%
Christian Health Aid $1,983 1107%
Usa Mco $2,115 1180%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals