CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $193
  • Cash Discount Price: $210
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Erlanger Medical Center is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$193

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: $210 (117%)
Insurance Median: $193 (108%)
Cash: $210 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $193 (108% 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
UnitedHealthcare $49 - $410 27%
Amerigroup $56 - $506 31%
Caresource $56 - $406 31%
Peach State Hlth Plan $56 - $297 31%
Bluecare $63 - $570 35%
Cigna $63 - $874 35%
Devoted Health $70 - $252 39%
Aetna $72 - $952 40%
Humana $77 - $500 43%
Atrio Health $84 - $266 47%
Point Comfort Underwriters $84 - $435 47%
Alexian $91 - $242 51%
Pruitthealth Premier $98 - $247 55%
Occunet $155 - $423 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $163 - $1,554 91%
Clover $163 - $242 91%
Upmc $163 - $242 91%
American Health $168 - $249 94%
Wellpoint $169 94%
Nhc $171 - $254 95%
Ambetter / Centene $204 - $302 114%
Medicare (plans) $242 135%
Simpra Advantage $266 148%
Caresource Ga $340 - $609 190%
Caresource Tn $340 - $609 190%
Olympus $363 - $1,456 203%
Alliant $387 - $1,456 216%
Pnoa $398 - $408 222%
Caresource Nc $410 - $609 229%
First Health $1,554 - $1,651 867%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals