CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Kona Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $230
Cash Discount Price: $1,180
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Kona Community Hospital is $230. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,180. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,180

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$230

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: $1,180 (658%)

Insurance Median: $230 (128%)

Cash: $1,180 (658% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $230 (128% 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.

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	$118 - $233	66%
Alohacare	$118 - $230	66%
Ohana Health Plan	$118 - $228	66%
Hawaii Medical Service Association	$189 - $259	105%
Kaiser Permanente	$207 - $1,525	116%
Hawaii Western Management Group	$207 - $380	116%
Humana	$207 - $230	116%
Devoted Health	$208 - $228	116%
Ohana	$230 - $253	128%
Hmsa	$230 - $514	128%
Kaiser	$230	128%
Hma	$364	203%
Health Management Network	$480 - $2,057	268%
Uha	$602	336%
Hmaa	$626	349%
University Health Alliance	$719	401%
Mdx Hawaii	$2,347	1310%

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 $1,180.
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 Kona 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.