CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $4,654
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University of Alabama Hospital is $4,654. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 25.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,654

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%)
Insurance Median: $4,654 (2597%)
Ins. Median: $4,654 (2597% 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 2597% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2497%). 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
Humana $147 - $4,944 82%
Viva $147 - $161 82%
Birmingham Fc $159 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $159 89%
Cooper Green $159 89%
Davita Villagehealth $159 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $159 89%
Triwest $159 89%
UnitedHealthcare $159 - $3,163 89%
Cigna $171 - $3,897 95%
Ambetter / Centene $219 122%
University Of Alabama $2,908 1623%
Aetna $3,548 1980%
Coventry $3,781 - $4,697 2110%
North Alabama Managed Care $3,781 2110%
Comp One $4,188 2337%
Construction Claims Management $4,351 2428%
Alamed $4,363 2435%
Corvel $4,654 2597%
Evolutions $4,654 - $5,235 2597%
Healthcare Alliance $4,654 2597%
Novanet $4,654 - $5,235 2597%
Prime Health Services $4,654 - $5,235 2597%
Select Value Care $4,654 2597%
Starcare $4,654 2597%
Tethys $4,654 2597%
Multiplan $4,770 2662%
Department Of Labor $4,944 2759%
Geha $4,944 2759%
Gulf Health Plans $4,944 2759%
Heritage Summit Health $4,944 2759%
Mississippi Physicians $4,944 2759%
Phifer $4,944 2759%
Preferred Health Partnership $4,944 2759%
Southern Nuclear $4,944 2759%
Vantage Health Plan $4,944 2759%
Galaxy Health Network $5,235 2921%
National Provider Network $5,235 2921%
North Mississippi Health Link $5,235 2921%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals