CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Adena Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,519
Cash Discount Price: $1,195
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Adena Fayette Medical Center is $1,519. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,519

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: $1,195 (667%)

Insurance Median: $1,519 (848%)

Cash: $1,195 (667% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,519 (848% 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 848% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 748%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$813 - $1,585	454%
Aetna	$980 - $1,893	547%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$980	547%
Humana	$980	547%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$980 - $1,801	547%
Medigold	$980	547%
Molina	$980	547%
Care Source	$1,000	558%
Molina Marketplace	$1,078	602%
First Health	$1,250 - $1,874	698%
United Medical Resources Ohcp	$1,504	839%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,504 - $1,518	839%
Cigna	$1,647	919%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$1,673	934%
The Health Plan	$1,673	934%
Care Source Just4Me	$1,764	984%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Supermed	$1,801	1005%
Ohio Health Choice	$1,903	1062%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$2,271	1267%
Sidecar Health	$2,701	1507%

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 $1,195.
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 Adena Fayette Medical 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.