CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Primary Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $941
  • Cash Discount Price: $994
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Primary Children's Hospital is $941. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $994. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$994

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$941

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: $994 (555%)
Insurance Median: $941 (525%)
Cash: $994 (555% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $941 (525% 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 525% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 425%). 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
American Health $60 - $755 33%
Health Plan Of Nevada $60 - $113 33%
Healthy U $60 - $113 33%
Molina $60 - $1,113 33%
Selecthealth $60 - $1,113 33%
Southwest Behavioral Health $60 - $167 33%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $1,113 33%
Tricare $171 95%
Triwest $171 95%
Donor Connect $477 - $527 266%
Aetna $941 - $1,126 525%
Awh Connected $941 - $1,126 525%
Byu Athletics $941 - $1,113 525%
Campbell Scientific $941 - $1,113 525%
Cigna $941 - $1,113 525%
Deseret Mutual $941 - $1,113 525%
Emi $941 - $1,113 525%
Emi Health $941 - $1,113 525%
First Choice $941 - $1,113 525%
First Choice Of The Midwest $941 - $1,113 525%
Franklin County $941 - $1,113 525%
Global Excel $941 - $1,113 525%
Health Utah $941 - $1,113 525%
Humana $941 - $1,113 525%
Hygeia Corporation $941 - $1,113 525%
Ifit $941 - $1,113 525%
Juniper Systems $941 - $1,113 525%
Lw Miller $941 - $1,113 525%
Managed Care Admin $941 - $1,113 525%
Medcare International $941 - $1,113 525%
Motivhealth $941 - $1,113 525%
Pehp $941 - $1,113 525%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $941 - $1,113 525%
Tanner Llc $941 - $1,113 525%
Uofu $941 - $1,113 525%
Utah Tech $941 - $1,113 525%
Wise Network $941 - $1,113 525%
First Health $954 - $1,126 532%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $967 - $1,140 540%
Springtide $967 - $1,140 540%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $1,073 599%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $1,166 651%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens