CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Kingman Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $208
Cash Discount Price: $1,195
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Kingman Regional Medical Center is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$208

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: $1,195 (667%)

Insurance Median: $208 (116%)

Cash: $1,195 (667% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $208 (116% 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	$37 - $875	21%
Health Choice Generations	$51 - $187	28%
Hpn Sierra Nevada Mcr Adv	$51 - $187	28%
Medicare (plans)	$51 - $187	28%
Triwest - All Plans	$51 - $187	28%
Care 1St Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$54 - $197	30%
Humana	$54 - $4,429	30%
Mercy Care Adv Snp-All Other Plans	$56 - $206	31%
Geo Group Chc Az State Prison-All Plans	$77 - $281	43%
Aetna	$80 - $3,990	45%
Health Plan Of Nevada-All Other Plans	$80 - $3,899	45%
Health Choice Hie Exchange	$87 - $5,173	49%
Multiplan-All Plans	$87 - $5,173	49%
Health Choice- All Other Plans	$128 - $468	71%
Apipa - Ahcccs-All Other Plans	$154 - $6,466	86%
Care 1St Mcaid	$154 - $6,789	86%
Health Choice Az	$154 - $6,466	86%
Mercy Care Ahcccs Ddd	$170 - $7,113	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$243 - $3,686	136%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$332 - $5,949	185%
Cigna	$336 - $5,819	188%
America'S Choice Provider Network-All Plans	$343 - $6,143	191%
Az Foundation-All Plans	$361 - $6,466	201%
Mediversal-All Plans	$361 - $6,466	201%
One Health Plan-All Plans	$361 - $6,466	201%
Universal Health-All Plans	$361 - $6,466	201%

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 $1,195.
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 Kingman 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.