CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $3,589
Cash Discount Price: $2,096
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $3,589. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,096. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 20.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,096

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,589

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: $2,096 (1170%)

Insurance Median: $3,589 (2003%)

Cash: $2,096 (1170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,589 (2003% 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 2003% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1903%). 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

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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
Veterans Eval Services	$192	107%
Medicare (plans)	$205	114%
Node Champva	$205	114%
Tricare	$205	114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree	$208	116%
Node Triwest	$208	116%
Node Va	$208	116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor	$261	146%
Medicaid / KanCare	$562	314%
Aetna	$1,258	702%
Self Pay	$1,572 - $2,620	877%
Ak Dept Of Corrections	$2,882	1608%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,940 - $3,196	1641%
Hccmca	$3,144	1754%
Multiplan Phcs	$3,982	2222%
Moda Assurance	$4,140	2310%
Cigna	$4,150	2316%
Carlie Trans Grp	$4,454	2485%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,454	2485%
First Choice Health	$4,716	2632%
Multiplan Mpi	$4,768	2661%
Plan Vista Solutions	$4,873	2719%
Multiplan Wc	$4,978	2778%
One Health	$4,978	2778%
First Health Group	$5,030	2807%
Medical Control Network Solutions	$5,030	2807%

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 $2,096.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
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.