CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,598
Cash Discount Price: $1,373
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley is $1,598. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,373. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3580 West 9000 South, West Jordan, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,373

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,598

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: $1,373 (766%)

Insurance Median: $1,598 (892%)

Cash: $1,373 (766% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,598 (892% 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 892% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 792%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Aetna	$90 - $2,901	50%
Colorado Access	$90	50%
Denver Health	$90	50%
Health Choice	$90	50%
Molina	$90 - $1,474	50%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$90	50%
Uuhp	$90 - $812	50%
Humana	$103	57%
Medicare (plans)	$103	57%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$130	73%
Motivhealth	$137	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$175 - $2,060	98%
Cigna	$243 - $2,746	136%
Centura Employee Plan	$337	188%
UnitedHealthcare	$521 - $3,433	291%
Pehp	$1,466 - $3,433	818%
Wise	$1,785 - $1,820	996%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$2,108	1176%
Select Health	$2,272	1268%
Multiplan	$2,369 - $3,124	1322%
Emi Health	$3,433	1916%

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 $1,373.
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 Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley 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.