CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Galion Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,031
Cash Discount Price: $2,248
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Galion Community Hospital is $2,031. 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 11.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 Portland Way South, Galion, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,031

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: $2,031 (1133%)

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

Ins. Median: $2,031 (1133% 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 1133% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1033%). 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
Caresource	$664	371%
Medicaid / KanCare	$664	371%
Ohiorise	$664	371%
Molina	$678 - $5,629	378%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$684 - $4,142	382%
Amerihealth	$698	390%
United_Healthcare	$698 - $4,142	390%
Buckeye	$719 - $4,142	401%
Humana	$719 - $4,142	401%
Medicare (plans)	$899 - $4,142	502%
Mount_Carmel	$899 - $4,142	502%
Aetna	$917 - $4,224	512%
Medical_Mutual	$2,116 - $4,224	1181%
Cigna	$2,328	1299%

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 Galion 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.