CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $760
Cash Discount Price: $2,747
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Shannon Medical Center is $760. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,747. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,747

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$760

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: $2,747 (1533%)

Insurance Median: $760 (424%)

Cash: $2,747 (1533% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $760 (424% 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 424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 324%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Care Improvement	$167	93%
Humana	$167 - $4,394	93%
Wellmed	$167	93%
Molina Healthcare - Chip	$189	105%
Wellpoint	$197 - $226	110%
Scott & White	$267 - $301	149%
Insurance Management Services	$272	152%
Insurance Services of Lubbock	$272	152%
Cigna	$326 - $3,955	182%
Kempton Group	$334	186%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$334	186%
Ambetter / Centene	$359	200%
90 Degree Benefits	$418	233%
Caprock	$418	233%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$716 - $4,120	400%
City of San Angelo	$764	426%
Web Tpa	$2,472	1379%
Aetna	$3,625	2023%
Assurant Health	$3,625	2023%
First Health	$4,120	2299%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,285	2391%
Healthsmart	$4,889	2728%

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 $2,747.
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 Shannon 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.