CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $772
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $772. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 N Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$772

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $772 (431%)

Insurance Median: $115 (64%)

Cash: $772 (431% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (64% 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
Pacificsource	$51 - $559	28%
Devoted Health	$57 - $574	32%
Healthnet	$57 - $1,668	32%
Humana	$57 - $67	32%
Samaritan	$57 - $1,462	32%
Cigna	$59 - $1,668	33%
Ihn	$63 - $64	35%
Regence	$65 - $1,546	36%
Moda	$70 - $169	39%
Providence	$75 - $1,668	42%
Aetna	$102 - $1,634	57%
First Choice	$136	76%

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 $772.
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 Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 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.