CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital South

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,248
Cash Discount Price: $1,712
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital South is $2,248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,712. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 12.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8801 South 101St East Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,712

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,248

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: $1,712 (955%)

Insurance Median: $2,248 (1254%)

Cash: $1,712 (955% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,248 (1254% 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 1254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1154%). 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
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$1,426 - $2,454	796%
Hooray Health [8000]	$1,426	796%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$1,426	796%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$1,426	796%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$1,426	796%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$2,016	1125%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,016	1125%
Cigna	$2,248	1254%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$2,248	1254%
Pba [1775]	$2,248	1254%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$2,454	1369%
Web Tpa [2115]	$2,454	1369%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$2,568	1433%
Medica [2910]	$3,361	1876%
Multiplan [1680]	$3,361	1876%

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 $1,712.
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 South 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.