CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $8,656
Cash Discount Price: $4,428
vs. Medicare Baseline: 48.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $8,656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,428. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 48.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,428

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,656

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: $4,428 (2471%)

Insurance Median: $8,656 (4830%)

Cash: $4,428 (2471% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8,656 (4830% 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 4830% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4730%). 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
Bc Mcr Adv	$166	93%
Summacare Mcr Adv	$166	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$166 - $12,423	93%
The Health Plan - All Plans	$333	186%
Aultcare - All Plans	$1,889	1054%
Health Oh Network - All Plans	$3,542	1977%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans	$3,542	1977%
Med Mutual Nas	$3,684	2056%
Multiplan - All Plans	$3,897	2175%
Healthsmart - All Plans	$5,018	2800%
Bc Pathway	$7,381	4119%
Cigna	$9,932	5542%
Bc Ohi/Ohii	$10,135	5656%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans	$10,922	6095%
Med Mutual Medflex	$11,053	6168%
Bc Blue Access	$11,261	6284%
Bc Preferred	$11,261	6284%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans	$11,261	6284%
Med Mutual Aca	$12,572	7016%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans	$13,815	7709%
Aetna	$13,995	7810%

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 $4,428.
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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center 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.