CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $501
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,578
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $501. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,578. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,578

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$501

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: $1,578 (881%)
Insurance Median: $501 (280%)
Cash: $1,578 (881% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $501 (280% 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 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $168 - $180 94%
Veterans Eval Services $174 97%
Care1St $176 98%
Magellan $176 - $207 98%
Node Champva $187 104%
Tricare $187 104%
Mercy Care $193 108%
Humana $197 110%
Medicare (plans) $197 110%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $197 110%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $200 112%
Node Triwest $200 112%
Node Va $200 112%
Healthnet $203 113%
Aetna $207 - $5,900 116%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $207 116%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $207 116%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $207 116%
Onecare $207 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $251 140%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $341 190%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $371 207%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $419 - $1,912 234%
UnitedHealthcare $501 - $6,722 280%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $511 285%
Sierra Health Plan $630 - $1,431 352%
Health Direct Partners $1,023 571%
Laughlin Healthcare $1,023 571%
Self Pay $1,147 - $2,008 640%
Cigna $4,131 2305%
Coventry Work Comp Al $5,737 3201%
Multiplan Primary $6,120 3415%
Multiplan $6,598 3682%
Three Rivers $8,127 4535%
First Health Coventry $8,606 4802%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals