CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Wellspan York Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $860
Cash Discount Price: $569
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Wellspan York Hospital is $860. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $569. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 South George Street, York, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$569

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$860

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: $569 (318%)

Insurance Median: $860 (480%)

Cash: $569 (318% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $860 (480% 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 480% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 380%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$125 - $305	70%
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$174 - $2,513	97%
Medicare (plans)	$174 - $188	97%
Aetna	$180 - $2,410	100%
Highmark	$261 - $1,074	146%
Blue_Cross	$491 - $2,380	274%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$530 - $2,433	296%
United_Healthcare	$1,007	562%
Cigna	$2,205 - $2,361	1230%
First_Health_Network	$2,293 - $2,410	1280%
Phc	$2,380	1328%
Geisinger	$2,513	1402%
Upmc	$2,513	1402%

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 $569.
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 Wellspan York 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.