CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Fostoria Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,393
Cash Discount Price: $1,741
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Fostoria Community Hospital is $1,393. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,741. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,741

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,393

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: $1,741 (972%)

Insurance Median: $1,393 (777%)

Cash: $1,741 (972% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,393 (777% 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 777% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 677%). 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
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$96	54%
Paramount Health Care	$155 - $1,419	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$159 - $1,735	89%
Health Alliance Plan	$159 - $2,008	89%
Health Value Management	$159 - $580	89%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$164 - $597	92%
Buckeye Community Health Plan Inc	$181 - $972	101%
Aetna	$183 - $1,794	102%
Dayton Area Health Plan Dba Caresource	$251 - $1,111	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$580 - $1,601	324%
Veterans Affairs	$589	329%
Amerihealth	$607	339%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$1,513 - $1,609	844%
Frontpath Health Coalition	$1,543	861%
Ohio Health Choice	$1,741	972%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$1,741 - $2,008	972%
Health Ohio Network	$2,116	1181%
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company	$2,137	1193%

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 $1,741.
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 Fostoria Community 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.