CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Dallas Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $181
  • Cash Discount Price: $175
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Dallas Medical Center is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$181

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: $175 (98%)
Insurance Median: $181 (101%)
Cash: $175 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $181 (101% 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.

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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
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) $167 93%
Coastal Comp $170 - $592 95%
Aetna $175 - $289 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $175 - $964 98%
Care N Care Insurance Company $175 98%
Cigna $175 - $181 98%
Humana $175 98%
Medicare (plans) $175 98%
Superior Health Plan $175 - $651 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $175 - $289 98%
Texas First Hp $175 98%
Tricare $175 98%
UnitedHealthcare $175 - $651 98%
Usa Senior Care Network $175 98%
Wellcare $175 98%
Wellmed $175 98%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $175 - $181 98%
Molina $184 - $272 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $184 103%
Imperial Insurance Company $186 104%
American Health Plan $193 108%
Dol Office Worker Compensation $219 122%
Hi Card $219 122%
American Correction Healthcare $242 135%
Employer Direct Healthcare $245 137%
Corporate Remedies $263 147%
Naphcare $272 152%
Worker Compensation $351 196%
Injury Management Org $586 327%
Sedgwick $610 340%
Medicaid / KanCare $851 475%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas, TX 75234
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals