CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $3,117
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,068
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $3,117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,068. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 17.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,068

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,117

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: $5,068 (2828%)
Insurance Median: $3,117 (1739%)
Cash: $5,068 (2828% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,117 (1739% 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 1739% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1639%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $395 - $1,697 220%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $860 480%
Union Coalition $897 501%
Moda Health $1,617 - $2,382 902%
United $1,875 - $3,826 1046%
Premerafirst $2,508 1400%
Geha Ppo Usa $2,615 - $4,439 1459%
Cigna $2,747 1533%
Multiplan $3,041 - $4,713 1697%
Coventry Healthcare $3,193 1782%
First Health $3,547 1979%
Bering Strait School District $3,801 2121%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $3,801 2121%
Risk & Benefit Management $3,801 2121%
Banner Health $4,054 2262%
Matanuska Telephone $4,054 2262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals