CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $4,004
Cash Discount Price: $5,410
vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is $4,004. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,410. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 22.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Burnet Dr, Brownwood, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,410

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,004

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: $5,410 (3019%)

Insurance Median: $4,004 (2234%)

Cash: $5,410 (3019% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,004 (2234% 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 2234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2134%). 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$167 - $2,456	93%
Firstcare Star	$184	103%
Superior Health Plan	$210	117%
Wellpoint	$210	117%
Ambetter / Centene	$379	211%
Healthsmart	$3,787	2113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,841 - $4,545	2143%
Aetna	$4,599	2566%
Private Healthcare Systems	$4,815	2687%
Multiplan	$4,869	2717%

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 $5,410.
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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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.