CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Paoli Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $214
Cash Discount Price: $1,000
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Paoli Hospital is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,000. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 255 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,000

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$214

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: $1,000 (558%)

Insurance Median: $214 (119%)

Cash: $1,000 (558% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $214 (119% 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	$180 - $995	100%
Humana	$184	103%
Health Partners/Jefferson Health	$189	105%
Devoted Health	$193	108%
Aetna	$196 - $445	109%
Pa Health & Wellness	$198	110%
Highmark Wholecare	$200	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$201 - $402	112%
Geisinger Health	$202	113%
Cigna	$864	482%

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 $1,000.
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 Paoli 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.