CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

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: $350 (195%)
Insurance Median: $131 (73%)
Cash: $350 (195% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (73% 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.

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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
First Medical $52 - $162 29%
Triple S $52 - $138 29%
Mso $60 - $94 33%
Privado $63 35%
Auxilio Mutuo $69 39%
Acaa $78 44%
Va $86 48%
Hospicio $102 57%
Humana $112 - $225 63%
Mcs $126 - $158 70%
Tricare $126 70%
Ch $130 73%
Salud Correccional $130 73%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $131 73%
Plan De Salud Menonita $134 - $150 75%
Prossam $134 75%
Bl $138 77%
Cigna $173 97%
Comerciales $175 98%
Mc $175 98%
Mapfre $325 181%
Life Link $350 195%
Wellcare $350 195%
Aarp $650 363%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR 00717
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals