CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,260
Cash Discount Price: $12,980
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $1,260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,980. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,980

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,260

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: $12,980 (7243%)

Insurance Median: $1,260 (703%)

Cash: $12,980 (7243% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,260 (703% 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 703% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 603%). 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
Texas Health Network	$172	96%
Christus Mcd	$175	98%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan	$182	102%
United	$184 - $5,841	103%
Molina Healthcare	$193	108%
Aetna	$195 - $1,666	109%
Humanna	$219	122%
Amerigroup	$450	251%
Humana	$479	267%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$607 - $5,010	339%
Superior Health Plan	$779	435%
Healthcare Highways	$2,492	1391%
Texas Workforce Commission	$3,115	1738%
Averde Health	$4,283	2390%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$5,582 - $11,033	3115%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx	$5,841	3259%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas	$7,139	3984%
Multiplan Phcs	$7,788	4346%
National Healthcare Solutions	$7,788	4346%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$7,788	4346%
Southwest Medical	$7,788	4346%
Usc Health Services	$7,788	4346%
First Health	$8,009	4469%
Coastal Comp	$8,437	4708%
Newton Ppo	$9,086	5070%
Texas True Choice	$9,735	5432%
Beech Street	$10,384	5795%
Cigna	$10,384	5795%
Usa Managed Care	$10,384	5795%

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 $12,980.
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 Corpus Christi Medical Center,The 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.