CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $636
Cash Discount Price: $2,161
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Medical Center Hospital is $636. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$636

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: $2,161 (1206%)

Insurance Median: $636 (355%)

Cash: $2,161 (1206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $636 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
Corvel Wc	$144 - $166	80%
Aetna	$167 - $2,228	93%
Humana	$167	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$167 - $3,376	93%
Novitas Solutions	$173	97%
Triwest Va Ccn	$173	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$175 - $184	98%
Superior Chips	$175	98%
Care Improvement Plus	$176	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$182 - $187	102%
Wellcare By Allwell	$182	102%
Amerigroup	$187	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$187 - $1,452	104%
Community Health Choice	$187	104%
First Care Health Plan	$187	104%
Superior Health Plan	$187	104%
Group Resources	$211	118%
Workers Comp	$352	196%
Caprock	$377 - $1,620	210%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$413 - $2,026	230%
90 Degree Benefits	$543 - $1,620	303%
Health Select	$636 - $1,452	355%
Geha	$700	391%
Firstcare	$850 - $2,363	474%
Cigna	$1,082 - $1,708	604%
State Comptroller	$1,688	942%
Texas Mutual Wc	$2,228	1243%

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 $2,161.
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 Medical Center 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.