CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Arbor Health Morton Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,394
Cash Discount Price: $1,861
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Arbor Health Morton Hospital is $1,394. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,861. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 521 Adams Street, Morton, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,861

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,394

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: $1,861 (1039%)

Insurance Median: $1,394 (778%)

Cash: $1,861 (1039% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,394 (778% 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 778% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 678%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Comm Health Healthy Options	$1,291	720%
Kaiser Mcaid	$1,291	720%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,291 - $2,401	720%
Amerigroup-All Other Plans	$1,368	763%
Aetna	$1,380 - $2,641	770%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$1,380	770%
Comm Health Mcr Adv	$1,380	770%
Healthnet Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,380	770%
Humana	$1,380	770%
Mcr Railroad Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,380	770%
Medicare (plans)	$1,380	770%
Premera Hmo Mcr Adv	$1,380	770%
Rural Health Mcare - All Plans	$1,380	770%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$1,394	778%
Molina Mcr Adv	$1,449	809%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,449	809%
Molina Marketplace-All Other Plans	$1,767	986%
Regence Blue Shield Ump-All Other Plans	$2,101	1172%
Kaiser Comm-All Other Plans	$2,355	1314%
Molina Mcaid	$2,491	1390%
Comm Health Basic Sub - All Other Plans	$2,551	1424%
Comm Health Pebb	$2,551	1424%
Premera First-All Other Plans	$2,701	1507%
Cigna	$2,791	1557%
First Choice-All Plans	$2,791	1557%

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 $1,861.
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 Arbor Health Morton Hospital 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.