CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $209
Cash Discount Price: $716
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $716. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$716

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$209

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: $716 (400%)

Insurance Median: $209 (117%)

Cash: $716 (400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $209 (117% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $8,908	32%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$58 - $209	32%
Molina Mcr Adv	$58 - $209	32%
Tricare	$58 - $209	32%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans	$58 - $209	32%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$59 - $213	33%
Humana	$59 - $219	33%
Moda Mcr Adv	$59 - $209	33%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$62 - $3,018	35%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$63 - $376	35%
Molina - All Other Plans	$63 - $230	35%
Aetna	$69 - $2,579	39%
Healthnet - All Other Plans	$86	48%
Cigna	$97 - $2,632	54%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$98 - $2,654	55%
Molina Mcaid	$99 - $1,453	55%
Coventry - All Plans	$112 - $2,515	63%
First Choice - All Plans	$113 - $2,654	63%
Providence Ppo - All Plans	$119 - $2,654	66%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$124 - $1,844	69%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$190 - $1,453	106%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$190 - $1,453	106%
Norocor - All Plans	$1,397	780%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,453 - $2,654	811%
Healthscape - All Plans	$2,235	1247%
First Health - All Plans	$2,487	1388%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$2,570	1434%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans	$2,654	1481%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans	$2,710	1512%

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 $716.
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 Mid-Columbia 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.