CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $941
Cash Discount Price: $944
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is $941. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $944. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 East Cherry Street, Cushing, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$944

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$941

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: $944 (527%)

Insurance Median: $941 (525%)

Cash: $944 (527% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $941 (525% 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 525% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 425%). 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
Black Lung [6055]	$787	439%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$787 - $941	439%
Hooray Health [8000]	$787	439%
Lucent Health [6000]	$787	439%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$787	439%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$787	439%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$856	478%
UnitedHealthcare	$856 - $1,558	478%
Web Tpa [2115]	$941	525%
Cigna	$1,539	859%
Healthpartners [1500]	$1,539	859%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$1,539	859%
Pba [1775]	$1,539	859%
Global Health [1430]	$1,951	1089%
First Health [1375]	$2,181	1217%
Multiplan [1680]	$2,181	1217%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$2,234	1247%
Healthsmart [1505]	$2,675	1493%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$3,147	1756%

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 $944.
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 Cushing 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.