CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $324
  • Cash Discount Price: $502
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Comanche County Medical Center is $324. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $502. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$502

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$324

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: $502 (280%)
Insurance Median: $324 (181%)
Cash: $502 (280% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $324 (181% 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.

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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
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans $52 - $550 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $54 - $516 30%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans $57 - $499 32%
Choicecare Mcr Adv $57 - $499 32%
Humana $57 - $944 32%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $57 - $499 32%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans $57 - $499 32%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans $57 - $499 32%
Swhp Mcr Adv $57 - $499 32%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans $57 - $499 32%
Aetna $61 - $849 34%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans $61 - $450 34%
First Care Hmo Self Funded $61 - $450 34%
Occunet - All Plans $75 - $1,011 42%
Alliance Wc - All Plans $86 - $748 48%
Cigna $128 - $876 71%
Molina Mcaid $197 - $849 110%
Swhp Mcaid $197 - $849 110%
Mpi - All Plans $1,213 677%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX 76442
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals