CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,873
Cash Discount Price: $3,963
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo is $2,873. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,963. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 16.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4671 38Th St S, Fargo, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,963

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,873

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: $3,963 (2211%)

Insurance Median: $2,873 (1603%)

Cash: $3,963 (2211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,873 (1603% 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 1603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1503%). 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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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	$133	74%
Primewest Minnesota	$133	74%
Ucare Of Minnesota	$133	74%
Medica	$840 - $1,680	469%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,843	1028%
Cigna	$2,378 - $2,774	1327%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$2,576	1438%
Americas Choice Provider Network	$2,774	1548%
Provider Network Of America	$2,972	1658%
Quik Trip	$2,972	1658%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$2,972	1658%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$2,972	1658%
Multiplan/Phcs	$3,170	1769%
Prime Health Services	$3,369	1880%

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 $3,963.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo 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.