CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $400
Cash Discount Price: $1,489
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $400. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,489. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,489

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$400

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: $1,489 (831%)

Insurance Median: $400 (223%)

Cash: $1,489 (831% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $400 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $1,064	22%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$47 - $1,064	26%
Cigna	$50 - $500	28%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$56 - $1,064	31%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$56 - $1,064	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $1,900	56%
Magnolia Mcaid	$136 - $146	76%
Corvel - All Plans	$400 - $2,280	223%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$1,064	594%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$2,026	1131%
Health Partners - All Plans	$2,102	1173%
Multiplan - All Plans	$2,280	1272%

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 $1,489.
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 S E Lackey Memorial 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.