CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $234
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,451
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Northwest Medical Center is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,451. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,451

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$234

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: $2,451 (1368%)
Insurance Median: $234 (131%)
Cash: $2,451 (1368% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $234 (131% 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.

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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 $123 - $3,676 69%
Medicaid / KanCare $128 - $137 71%
Magellan $135 - $193 75%
Veterans Eval Services $174 97%
Cigna $184 - $1,055 103%
Humana $184 103%
Medicare (plans) $184 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $184 103%
Scan Health Plan $184 103%
UnitedHealthcare $184 - $4,084 103%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $185 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $187 - $1,225 104%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $187 104%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $187 104%
Node Va $187 104%
Tricare $187 104%
Triwest $187 104%
Fresenius Health $188 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $189 105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $190 106%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $193 108%
Wellcare $193 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $234 131%
Ambetter / Centene $264 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $275 153%
Health Net $297 166%
Node Fusion Network $337 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $356 199%
Seven Corners $430 240%
Self Pay $1,961 - $2,941 1094%
First Health Coventry $4,289 2393%
Coventry Medical Center $4,901 2735%
Multiplan $6,780 3783%
Prime Health $6,944 3875%
Healthsmart $7,352 4103%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals