CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $3,571
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,968
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $3,571. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,968. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 19.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,968

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,571

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: $3,968 (2214%)
Insurance Median: $3,571 (1993%)
Cash: $3,968 (2214% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,571 (1993% 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 1993% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1893%). 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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $2,381 1329%
Kenai Peninsula School $2,381 1329%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $2,381 1329%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,389 1891%
Moda Non-Cph $3,492 1949%
Cigna $3,567 1991%
Aetna $3,571 1993%
UnitedHealthcare $3,571 1993%
Rehn - All Plans $3,690 2059%
Geha - All Plans $3,849 2148%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $3,849 2148%
Vnpn - All Plans $3,849 2148%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $3,889 2170%
Multiplan Comp $3,889 2170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals