CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Avita Ontario

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $719
Cash Discount Price: $2,248
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Avita Ontario is $719. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 Richland Mall, Ontario, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$719

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: $2,248 (1254%)

Insurance Median: $719 (401%)

Cash: $2,248 (1254% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $719 (401% 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 401% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 301%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Medical_Mutual	$48 - $3,588	27%
Aetna	$350 - $3,588	195%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$350 - $3,518	195%
Buckeye	$350 - $3,518	195%
Humana	$350 - $3,518	195%
Medicare (plans)	$350 - $3,518	195%
Molina	$350 - $5,629	195%
Mount_Carmel	$350 - $3,518	195%
United_Healthcare	$350 - $2,248	195%
Caresource	$664	371%
Medicaid / KanCare	$664	371%
Ohiorise	$664	371%
Amerihealth	$698	390%
Cigna	$2,060	1150%

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 $2,248.
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 Avita Ontario 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.