CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $207
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $207. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$207

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: $6,137 (3425%)
Insurance Median: $207 (116%)
Cash: $6,137 (3425% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $207 (116% 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
Aetna $110 - $172 61%
Curative $129 72%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $160 - $172 89%
Ambetter / Centene $172 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $172 - $186 96%
Christus Health Plan $172 96%
Christus Spohn Health Network $172 - $3,682 96%
Cigna $172 96%
Ilumed Aco Reach $172 96%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $172 96%
UnitedHealthcare $172 96%
Wellcare Complete $172 96%
Wellmed $172 96%
Driscoll Health Plan $180 100%
Superior Health $180 100%
Texas Independence Health Plan $181 101%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $207 - $4,603 116%
Prime Health Services $224 - $5,216 125%
Ninety Degree Benefits $259 145%
Sana Benefits $259 145%
Healthcare Highways $3,375 1883%
America'S Choice Provider Network $4,296 2397%
Provider Network Of America $4,603 2569%
Quik Trip $4,603 2569%
Usa Managed Care Organization $4,603 2569%
Multiplan/Phcs $4,909 2739%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL