CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,742
Cash Discount Price: $1,917
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital is $1,742. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,917. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 9.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7571 State Route 54, Bath, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,917

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,742

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: $1,917 (1070%)

Insurance Median: $1,742 (972%)

Cash: $1,917 (1070% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,742 (972% 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 972% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 872%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Empire	$46 - $157	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$188 - $9,611	105%
Fidelis	$188	105%
Humana	$211 - $2,851	118%
Tricare	$211	118%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcr Adv - All Plans	$213	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,217 - $3,326	679%
Fidelis Care - Exchange - All Plans	$1,742	972%
Geisinger - All Plans	$1,843	1028%
Cigna	$1,974	1102%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$1,974	1102%
Independent Health - All Plans	$2,059	1149%
Upmc - All Plans	$2,186	1220%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$2,281	1273%
Aetna	$2,376 - $2,827	1326%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$2,788	1556%
Emblem/Ghi	$2,927	1633%
Martins Point - All Plans	$3,168	1768%
Healthnow - All Plans	$10,434	5823%

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 $1,917.
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 Ira Davenport Memorial 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.