CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $164
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,190
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$164

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: $2,190 (1222%)
Insurance Median: $164 (92%)
Cash: $2,190 (1222% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $164 (92% 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
Amerigroup $135 - $159 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $159 - $164 89%
Harmony Health Plan $159 89%
Humana $162 90%
Aetna $164 - $1,424 92%
American Health Plan $164 92%
Cigna $164 - $180 92%
River Valley Plan $164 - $876 92%
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association $164 92%
Windsor Health Plan $164 92%
Ambetter / Centene $318 177%
Celtic Insurance Company $318 177%
Oscar $650 363%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 301 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN 38242
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals