CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Pryor

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,291
Cash Discount Price: $1,057
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital Pryor is $2,291. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,057. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 12.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 North Bailey Street, Pryor, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,057

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,291

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: $1,057 (590%)

Insurance Median: $2,291 (1278%)

Cash: $1,057 (590% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,291 (1278% 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 1278% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1178%). 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

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$881	492%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$881 - $2,291	492%
Hooray Health [8000]	$881	492%
Lucent Health [6000]	$881	492%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$881	492%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$881	492%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$881	492%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$1,078	602%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,078	602%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$1,586	885%
Beacon Health Options Behavioral Health [2890]	$2,185	1219%
Global Health [1430]	$2,185	1219%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$2,291	1278%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$2,291	1278%
Web Tpa [2115]	$2,291	1278%
First Health [1375]	$2,601	1451%
Medica [2910]	$2,601	1451%
Multiplan [1680]	$2,601	1451%
Cigna	$2,900	1618%
Healthpartners [1500]	$2,900	1618%
Pba [1775]	$2,900	1618%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$3,524	1967%

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 $1,057.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Pryor 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.