CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,156
Cash Discount Price: $1,950
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital is $2,156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,950. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 12.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 S Academy St, Ahoskie, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,950

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,156

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: $1,950 (1088%)

Insurance Median: $2,156 (1203%)

Cash: $1,950 (1088% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,156 (1203% 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 1203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1103%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$179 - $1,905	100%
Humana	$179	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$183 - $1,923	102%
Aetna	$188 - $2,849	105%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$188	105%
Longevity Health [1411]	$233	130%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$864	482%
Wellcare [1320]	$869	485%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$873	487%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$1,268	708%
Medcost [1067]	$2,156 - $2,271	1203%
Cigna	$2,961 - $3,344	1652%
Multiplan [1031]	$3,309	1847%

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 $1,950.
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 Vidant Roanoke Chowan 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.