CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,550
Cash Discount Price: $2,109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $1,550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,550

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: $2,109 (1177%)

Insurance Median: $1,550 (865%)

Cash: $2,109 (1177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,550 (865% 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 865% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 765%). 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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$701 - $1,586	391%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$714 - $871	398%
Triwest	$738	412%
Corvel	$773	431%
Prime Health Services	$773	431%
American Health Plan	$775	432%
Healthspring	$775	432%
Procare Advantage	$775	432%
Superior Health Plan	$775	432%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$917	512%
Injury Management Organization	$917	512%
Sedgwick	$917	512%
Cigna	$1,466 - $1,725	818%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,550	865%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$1,725	963%
Aetna	$1,933	1079%
Midcoast	$1,933	1079%
Quiktrip	$1,933	1079%
Independent Medical System	$2,109	1177%
Curative	$2,285	1275%
Humana	$2,285 - $2,461	1275%
First Health	$2,461	1373%
Healthsmart	$2,461 - $2,636	1373%
Private Health Care System	$2,636	1471%
Bluebell Creameries	$2,812	1569%
Three Rivers	$2,812	1569%

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 $2,109.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.