CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $1,136
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,010
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital is $1,136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,010. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1034 North 500 West, Provo, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,010

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,136

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: $2,010 (1122%)
Insurance Median: $1,136 (634%)
Cash: $2,010 (1122% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,136 (634% 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 634% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 534%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Donor Connect $38 - $638 21%
Aetna $60 - $2,278 33%
American Health $60 - $185 33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $2,036 33%
Health Partners Of Nevada $60 - $178 33%
Health Plan Of Nevada $60 - $804 33%
Healthy U $60 - $147 33%
Humana $60 - $186 33%
Molina $60 - $2,197 33%
Selecthealth $60 - $1,356 33%
Southwest Behavioral Health $60 - $167 33%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $2,278 33%
Triwest $171 95%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $584 - $1,292 326%
Awh Connected $805 - $1,728 449%
Byu Athletics $805 - $1,929 449%
Campbell Scientific $805 - $1,929 449%
Deseret Mutual $805 - $1,541 449%
Emi $805 - $1,447 449%
Emi Health $805 - $1,860 449%
Franklin County $805 - $1,929 449%
Ifit $805 - $1,929 449%
Juniper Systems $805 - $1,929 449%
Lw Miller $805 - $1,929 449%
Pehp $805 - $2,385 449%
Tanner Llc $805 - $1,929 449%
Utah Tech $805 - $1,929 449%
Cigna $1,688 - $2,278 942%
Byu Risk Management $1,876 - $1,956 1047%
Corporation Of The President $1,876 - $1,956 1047%
Wcf Insurance $1,876 - $1,956 1047%
Corvel Corporation $1,929 1076%
Injury Care Of Nevada $2,010 1122%
Managed Care Admin $2,090 1166%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $2,197 1226%
Uofu $2,197 1226%
Springtide $2,224 1241%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $2,278 1271%
Global Excel $2,278 1271%
Medcare International $2,278 1271%
Motivhealth $2,278 1271%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $2,278 1271%
Wise Network $2,278 1271%
Hygeia Corporation $2,412 1346%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1034 North 500 West, Provo, UT 84604
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals