CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $184
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Boulder Community Health is $184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$184

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: $2,102 (1173%)
Insurance Median: $184 (103%)
Cash: $2,102 (1173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $184 (103% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $52 - $3,661 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $52 - $2,503 29%
Devoted Health $52 - $1,682 29%
Health Spring $52 - $179 29%
Humana $52 - $179 29%
Medicare (plans) $52 - $1,598 29%
UnitedHealthcare $52 - $484 29%
Clear Spring $54 - $184 30%
Medicaid / KanCare $60 - $167 33%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $60 - $406 33%
Colorado Access $66 - $217 37%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $73 - $1,598 41%
Select Health Value Network $73 - $1,598 41%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $81 - $240 45%
Cigna $86 - $3,363 48%
Multiplan $86 - $2,943 48%
Phcs $86 - $2,943 48%
Kaiser Ppo $320 - $399 179%
Kaiser Public Option $320 - $335 179%
Kaiser $398 222%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $2,943 1642%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $3,153 1759%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $3,573 1994%
Mines And Associates $3,573 1994%
Three Rivers Provider Network $3,573 1994%
Zelis (Profee) $3,573 1994%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $3,784 2112%
National Preferred Provider Network $3,784 2112%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $3,784 2112%
Usa $3,784 2112%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $3,910 2182%
Health Payors Organization $3,994 2229%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $4,036 2252%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $4,036 2252%
National Provider Network $4,078 2276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals