CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,866
Cash Discount Price: $3,318
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Forks Community Hospital is $1,866. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,866

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: $3,318 (1852%)

Insurance Median: $1,866 (1041%)

Cash: $3,318 (1852% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,866 (1041% 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 1041% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 941%). 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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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
Medicare (plans)	$318	177%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,434 - $1,520	800%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans	$1,549	864%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,846 - $3,525	1030%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans	$1,866	1041%
Humana	$1,866	1041%
Tricare	$1,866	1041%
Triwest-All Plans	$1,866	1041%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,165	1208%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans	$2,165	1208%
Regence-All Other Plans	$2,388	1333%
Community Health Exchange	$2,696	1504%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans	$3,815	2129%
Aetna	$3,940	2199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,940	2199%
Cigna	$4,147	2314%
First Choice-All Plans	$4,147	2314%

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 $3,318.
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 Forks Community 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.