CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Ascension Providence

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $180
Cash Discount Price: $868
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Ascension Providence is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $868. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$868

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$180

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: $868 (484%)

Insurance Median: $180 (100%)

Cash: $868 (484% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $180 (100% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance 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
Medicare (plans)	$174 - $180	97%
Tricare	$174	97%
Va	$174	97%
Aetna	$178	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$178 - $181	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$180 - $1,006	100%
Medicaid / KanCare	$180 - $181	100%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$180 - $181	100%
Superior Star	$180 - $181	100%
Superior Star Plus	$180 - $181	100%
Swhp Rightcare Star	$180 - $181	100%
Wellpoint Star	$180 - $181	100%
Mclennan County Indigent	$181	101%
Smarthealth	$244	136%
Ambetter / Centene	$262	146%
Green Imaging	$262	146%
Cigna	$1,341 - $1,408	748%

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 $868.
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 Ascension Providence 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.