CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Bmh-Calhoun

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $1,262
  • Cash Discount Price: $848
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Bmh-Calhoun is $1,262. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $848. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$848

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,262

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: $848 (473%)
Insurance Median: $1,262 (704%)
Cash: $848 (473% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,262 (704% 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 704% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 604%). 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
Veterans Evaluation Services $178 99%
Molina $182 - $1,297 102%
Ppo Holdings $620 346%
Magnolia Regional Health Center $652 364%
Tricare $666 372%
Ms Breast And Cervical $701 391%
Triwest $701 391%
Vaccn $701 391%
Devoted Health $715 399%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $722 - $1,305 403%
Aetna $736 - $1,060 411%
American Health Plan $736 411%
Humana $736 - $1,305 411%
Primewell $736 411%
Shared Health $736 411%
Magnolia Ms $799 446%
Littler $816 455%
Cigna $897 501%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $1,052 587%
Burch Food Services $1,192 665%
First State Bank Trust $1,192 665%
Arlington Community Schools $1,262 704%
Armstrong Relocation $1,262 704%
Ashley Furniture Stores $1,262 704%
Bartlett City Schools $1,262 704%
Brimhall Foods $1,262 704%
Building Plastic $1,262 704%
Cannon Motor Company $1,262 704%
Carlisle $1,262 704%
City Of Bartlett $1,262 704%
City Of Lakeland $1,262 704%
Collierville Schools $1,262 704%
Crittenden County $1,262 704%
Davidson Hospitality $1,262 704%
Delta Industries $1,262 704%
Desoto Co Board Of Supervisors $1,262 704%
Dunn Investment Company $1,262 704%
Eas Mssc Schools $1,262 704%
First Community Bank $1,262 704%
French Camp Academy $1,262 704%
Gossett Motor Cars $1,262 704%
Hattiesburg Clinic $1,262 704%
Heartland Catfish Company $1,262 704%
Heavy Machines $1,262 704%
Hollowell Industries $1,262 704%
Hospitality Management Advisors $1,262 704%
Jas D Collier $1,262 704%
Lakeland School System $1,262 704%
Malco Theaters $1,262 704%
Mechanical Systems $1,262 704%
Mid-South Transport $1,262 704%
Minact $1,262 704%
Patterson Warehouses $1,262 704%
Radians $1,262 704%
Rei Nation $1,262 704%
Retzer Resources $1,262 704%
Ritchey Automotive $1,262 704%
Security One $1,262 704%
Silver Tree $1,262 704%
State Systems $1,262 704%
Town Of Collierville $1,262 704%
United Tn Holdings $1,262 704%
Vaughn Electric $1,262 704%
W G Yates $1,262 704%
W W Wood Products $1,262 704%
Watkins Uiberall $1,262 704%
Y K Auto Group $1,262 704%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $1,305 728%
Christian Health Aid $1,305 728%
Ppo Plus $1,386 773%
Employers Health Network $1,403 783%
Harding Academy $1,403 783%
Multiplan $1,468 819%
Qca $1,468 819%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS 38916
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals