CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Methodist Celina Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $211
Cash Discount Price: $2,326
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Methodist Celina Medical Center is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,326. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 S Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,326

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$211

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: $2,326 (1298%)

Insurance Median: $211 (118%)

Cash: $2,326 (1298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $211 (118% 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.

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
Champva [1000]	$171	95%
Tricare	$171	95%
Triwest Wps [8010]	$171	95%
Veterans Administration [9001]	$171	95%
Aetna	$176 - $285	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$176 - $707	98%
Mcs Advantage, Inc Classicare [7021]	$176	98%
Medicare (plans)	$176 - $189	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$176 - $187	98%
Ust Health Proof [1005]	$176	98%
Wellcare [7016]	$176	98%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099]	$185	103%
Cigna	$185 - $187	103%
Humana	$187	104%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015]	$187	104%
Medicaid / KanCare	$193	108%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057]	$229	128%
Molina [3017]	$255	142%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071]	$273	152%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061]	$282	157%
90 Degree Benefit [3057]	$291	162%
Allied National [2031]	$291	162%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058]	$291	162%
Department Of Labor [8004]	$352	196%
Evry Health [1013]	$352	196%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010]	$352	196%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002]	$352	196%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011]	$352	196%
Sana Benefits [3069]	$352	196%
Velocity [3070]	$352	196%
Health Plans Inc [5017]	$440	246%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059]	$440	246%

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 $2,326.
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 Methodist Celina Medical Center 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.