CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,512
Cash Discount Price: $1,306
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah is $2,512. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,306. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 14.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 Onyx Street, Kemmerer, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,306

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,512

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: $1,306 (729%)

Insurance Median: $2,512 (1402%)

Cash: $1,306 (729% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,512 (1402% 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 1402% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1302%). 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
Aetna	$58 - $2,652	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $2,345	32%
Humana	$58 - $1,452	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $2,512	39%
Health Infonet/First Choice - All Plans	$657 - $2,652	367%
Altius Health Plans - All Plans	$2,512	1402%
Cigna	$2,512	1402%
Great West Healthcare - All Plans	$2,512	1402%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$2,512	1402%
Winhealth Partners - All Plans	$2,512	1402%
Ccn - All Plans	$2,652	1480%
Geha - All Plans	$2,652	1480%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$2,652	1480%

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 $1,306.
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 South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah 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.