CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $242
Cash Discount Price: $818
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is $242. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $818. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$818

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$242

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: $818 (456%)

Insurance Median: $242 (135%)

Cash: $818 (456% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $242 (135% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Superior Hlth Plan Mmcd	$128 - $1,399	71%
Aetna	$163 - $2,642	91%
Christus Exchange Health Plan	$163 - $175	91%
Mcr Clover Health	$163 - $175	91%
Mcr Texas Independence Health	$163 - $175	91%
Mcr Wellcare	$163 - $175	91%
Oscar Health Plan	$163 - $175	91%
Va Triwest Health Alliance	$163 - $175	91%
Healthcare Highways	$214 - $2,331	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$214 - $2,331	119%
Humana	$242 - $2,642	135%
Cigna	$256 - $2,797	143%
Texas Mutual Insurance Co	$256 - $2,797	143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,365 - $1,516	762%

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 $818.
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 Guadalupe Regional 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.