CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70470
- Insurance Median: $165
- Cash Discount Price: $1,344
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $50 - $461 | 28% |
| Aetna | $52 - $159 | 29% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $52 - $212 | 29% |
| Providrs Care | $81 - $239 | 45% |
| Va | $165 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $165 - $168 | 92% |
| Humana | $165 - $166 | 92% |
| Smarthealth | $230 | 128% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $280 | 156% |
| Tricare | $329 | 184% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $520 - $548 | 290% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this CT scan of the head (with and without contrast) at Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc, the facility's cash median price is $1,344.00, which is significantly lower than the gross chargemaster rate of $3,361.00. While the facility is a voluntary non-profit in Kansas, the data does not provide specific county or state average figures for comparison. However, the cash price is notably lower than the negotiated rates paid by major payers such as UnitedHealthcare (ranging from $50 to $461) and Aetna ($52 to $159), suggesting that paying cash directly could result in substantial savings compared to standard insurance billing for this service.
Patients should be aware that while insurance plans like UnitedHealthcare and Medicaid/KanCare have negotiated rates starting as low as $50, these amounts often represent the insurer's allowed amount rather than the final patient responsibility. If a patient has a high-deductible plan, the cash price of $1,344.00 might be cheaper than the out-of-pocket cost after deductibles are met, especially given that the facility's negotiated rates for some payers exceed the cash price. To maximize savings, patients should contact the hospital directly to confirm "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the bill by offering immediate liquidity incentives that bypass standard claims processing fees.