CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,562
Cash Discount Price: $5,914
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Parkridge Medical Center is $1,562. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,914. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,914

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,562

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: $5,914 (3300%)

Insurance Median: $1,562 (872%)

Cash: $5,914 (3300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,562 (872% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 872% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 772%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$92 - $3,124	51%
Health One Alliance	$200 - $4,061	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$250 - $1,937	140%
Humana	$252 - $4,061	141%
Ambetter / Centene	$315 - $329	176%
United	$341 - $2,812	190%
Amerigroup	$848 - $950	473%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$1,027 - $1,150	573%
Apex Health	$1,060 - $1,187	592%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$1,060 - $1,187	592%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$1,060 - $1,187	592%
Peach State	$1,116 - $1,250	623%
Wellcare	$1,116 - $1,250	623%
Cigna	$1,914 - $4,999	1068%
Value Option	$2,789 - $3,124	1556%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$3,347 - $3,749	1868%
Multiplan	$3,347 - $3,749	1868%
North Ga Health Services	$3,626 - $4,061	2023%
Employers Health Network	$3,905 - $4,374	2179%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$3,905 - $4,374	2179%
Beech Street	$4,909 - $5,499	2739%
Prime Health	$4,909 - $5,499	2739%

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 $5,914.
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 Parkridge Medical Center 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.