CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $6,131
Cash Discount Price: $11,678
vs. Medicare Baseline: 34.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $6,131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,678. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 34.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,678

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,131

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: $11,678 (6517%)

Insurance Median: $6,131 (3421%)

Cash: $11,678 (6517% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,131 (3421% 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 3421% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3321%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$204 - $691	114%
United	$402 - $5,255	224%
Lifeworks	$2,219	1238%
Universal Healthcare Group	$2,569	1434%
Aetna	$2,807 - $5,255	1566%
Virginia Health Network	$4,087 - $8,291	2281%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$7,007	3910%
Corvel	$8,408	4692%
Richfield Nursing Center	$8,758	4887%
Richfield Retirement Community	$8,758	4887%
Multiplan	$8,992	5018%
Community Care Network	$9,342	5213%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$9,342	5213%
Occunet Workers Comp	$9,342	5213%
One Health Plan	$9,342	5213%
Patients Choice	$10,277	5735%
4Most	$10,510	5865%
American Postal Workers Union	$10,510	5865%
Phcs	$10,510	5865%
Star Transportation	$10,510	5865%

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 $11,678.
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 Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski 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.