CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $580
  • Cash Discount Price: $754
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Baptist Beaumont Hospital is $580. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $754. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$754

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$580

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: $754 (421%)
Insurance Median: $580 (324%)
Cash: $754 (421% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $580 (324% 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 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $176 - $788 98%
Ameri-Plus Ppo-All Plans $176 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $176 - $359 98%
Cigna $176 - $2,518 98%
Superior Health Plan Mcr Adv $176 98%
Texan Plus-All Plans $176 98%
Imagine Healthcare (Smartcare) - All Plans $200 112%
Superior Health Plan Comm - All Other Plans $203 113%
Texas Exchange Plans - All Plans $203 113%
Correctcare - All Plans $264 147%
Naphcare Inc - All Plans $264 147%
Texas School Health Benefits - All Plans $264 147%
Medicaid / KanCare $300 - $754 167%
Preferred Care Services - All Plans $300 167%
Brookshire Brothers - All Plans $396 221%
UnitedHealthcare $487 - $731 272%
Americhoice - All Plans $580 324%
Amerigroup - All Plans $580 324%
Community Health Choice - All Plans $580 324%
Tchp Chips - All Plans $580 324%
Beacon Health - All Plans $667 372%
Humana $793 - $2,901 443%
Signature Health - All Plans $1,813 1012%
Central Healthcare Services - All Plans $2,901 1619%
Mhhnp-All Plans $2,901 1619%
Pponext - All Plans $3,771 2104%
Multiplan - All Plans $4,061 2266%
Phcs - All Plans $4,061 2266%
First Health - All Plans $4,352 2429%
Healthsmart - All Plans $4,352 2429%
Managed Healthcare Inc - All Plans $4,352 2429%
Blue Bell - All Plans $4,642 2590%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals