CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,587
Cash Discount Price: $2,895
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Mc Camey Hospital is $2,587. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,895. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 14.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,895

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,587

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: $2,895 (1616%)

Insurance Median: $2,587 (1444%)

Cash: $2,895 (1616% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,587 (1444% 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 1444% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1344%). 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
Superior Healthplan	$181 - $1,176	101%
Wellpoint	$221 - $3,920	123%
Capstar	$267 - $1,960	149%
UnitedHealthcare	$800 - $2,587	446%
Firstcare Star	$1,410 - $1,803	787%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,314 - $3,528	1291%
Aetna	$2,508 - $3,332	1400%
Humana	$2,508 - $3,136	1400%
Multiplan	$2,508 - $2,587	1400%
Cigna	$3,040 - $3,136	1696%
Three Rivers Provider	$3,230 - $3,332	1802%
Galaxy	$3,420 - $3,528	1908%
Healthsmart	$3,420 - $3,528	1908%
Swhp Mco	$3,420 - $3,528	1908%

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 $2,895.
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 Mc Camey Hospital 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.