CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $136
Cash Discount Price: $2,101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$136

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: $2,101 (1172%)

Insurance Median: $136 (76%)

Cash: $2,101 (1172% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $136 (76% 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.

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	$40 - $3,076	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $2,580	23%
Mvp	$48 - $3,208	27%
Aetna	$57 - $2,874	32%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$57 - $3,178	32%
Fidelis Care	$57 - $218	32%
Humana	$57 - $207	32%
Martins Point	$57 - $233	32%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$57 - $218	32%
Highmark Blueshield	$71 - $3,184	40%
Wellpath	$79 - $326	44%
Harvard Pilgrim	$136 - $3,225	76%
Magnacare	$136 - $3,225	76%
St. Regis	$136 - $218	76%
Coventry	$153 - $3,628	85%
Multiplan	$162 - $3,829	90%
Emblem Health	$3,225	1800%

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 $2,101.
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 The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl 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.