CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,394
Cash Discount Price: $1,800
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $1,394. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,800. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,800

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,394

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: $1,800 (1004%)

Insurance Median: $1,394 (778%)

Cash: $1,800 (1004% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,394 (778% 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 778% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 678%). 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
Perennial Advantage	$57 - $175	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $1,820	32%
Sidecar	$58 - $1,388	32%
Aetna	$167 - $1,740	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$167 - $2,132	93%
Buckeye	$167 - $250	93%
Caresource	$167 - $243	93%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$167 - $1,162	93%
Paramount	$167 - $1,800	93%
Summacare	$167 - $1,760	93%
Wellcare	$167	93%
Zing Health	$167	93%
Valor Health	$172	96%
Amerihealth	$250	140%
Molina	$250	140%
Health Ohio Network	$1,400	781%
Tricare	$1,500 - $1,600	837%
Cigna	$1,600	893%
Claimsdoc	$1,600	893%
First Health	$1,800	1004%
Multiplan	$1,800	1004%
Ohio Health Choice	$1,800	1004%
Healthscope	$1,820	1016%
Emerald Health	$1,940	1083%

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 $1,800.
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 Fisher-Titus 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.