CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Lower Bucks Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $172
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Lower Bucks Hospital is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$172

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $172 (96%)

Insurance Median: $181 (101%)

Cash: $172 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (101% 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
Health Partners Plan	$100 - $259	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$100	56%
Keystone	$106 - $179	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$113 - $369	63%
Humana	$138	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$173 - $872	97%
Medicare (plans)	$173 - $181	97%
Pa Health & Wellness	$173 - $207	97%
Tricare	$173	97%
Provider Patners Health Plan	$178	99%
Spartan Plan Pa	$181	101%
Auto Insurance	$190	106%
Worker Compensation	$195	109%
One Call Care	$235	131%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$242	135%
Highmark	$384	214%
Cigna	$417	233%

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 $172.
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 Lower Bucks 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.