CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,502
Cash Discount Price: $2,252
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Artesia General Hospital is $1,502. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,502

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: $2,252 (1257%)

Insurance Median: $1,502 (838%)

Cash: $2,252 (1257% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,502 (838% 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 838% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 738%). 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
Zelis	$147 - $1,502	82%
Triwest	$169	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$172 - $2,252	96%
Geha	$172 - $3,003	96%
Humana	$172 - $190	96%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$172 - $404	96%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$172 - $467	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$172 - $3,191	96%
Vistacare Hospice	$172	96%
New Mexico Health Connections	$293	164%
First Health	$343 - $3,379	191%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$345 - $3,566	193%
Omni Networks	$2,628	1467%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$2,816	1571%
Cigna	$3,191 - $3,379	1781%
Galaxy Health	$3,379	1886%
One Health Plan	$3,379	1886%
Multiplan	$3,416	1906%
United Payors & United Providers	$3,491	1948%

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 $2,252.
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 Artesia General 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.