CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Harrison Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $3,381
Cash Discount Price: $2,369
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Harrison Medical Center is $3,381. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,369. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 18.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 Nw Myhre Rd, Silverdale, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,369

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,381

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: $2,369 (1322%)

Insurance Median: $3,381 (1887%)

Cash: $2,369 (1322% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,381 (1887% 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 1887% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1787%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Kaiser	$207 - $705	116%
Chpw	$207	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$210	117%
Aetna	$214 - $4,723	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$214 - $797	119%
Wellcare	$217	121%
Humana	$222	124%
Molina	$224 - $477	125%
United	$224 - $4,562	125%
Sound Family Medicine	$415	232%
Coordinated Care	$485	271%
Uniform Medical Plan	$508	283%
Cigna	$1,101 - $3,381	614%
First Choice	$3,918	2186%
Multiplan	$4,830	2695%

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 $2,369.
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 Harrison Medical Center 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.