CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $550
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at St Jude Childrens Research Hospital is $550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$550

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%)

Insurance Median: $550 (307%)

Ins. Median: $550 (307% 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 307% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 207%). 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

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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	$72 - $2,856	40%
Home State Health	$150	84%
Medicaid / KanCare	$158	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$216 - $338	121%
Molina Marketplace Of Ms	$230	128%
Tenncare Select Hmo	$235	131%
Empower	$251	140%
Health Choice - Ok	$445	248%
Cigna	$550	307%
Healthcare Connections La	$605	338%
Humana	$680	379%
Healthy Blue	$992	554%
Vantage	$2,380 - $2,658	1328%
Aetna	$2,975	1660%
Private Health Care Systems	$3,174	1771%
Ms Physicians Care Network	$3,372	1882%
Baptist Health	$3,570	1992%
First Health Ccn	$3,570	1992%
Health Choice	$3,570	1992%
Health Link Mississippi	$3,570	1992%
Healthscope Benefits Inc	$3,570	1992%
Tricare	$3,967	2214%

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 $X.
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 St Jude Childrens Research 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.