CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: St Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,853
Cash Discount Price: $2,599
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at St Elizabeth Hospital is $2,853. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,599. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 15.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Lincoln St, Fort Morgan, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,599

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,853

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: $2,599 (1450%)

Insurance Median: $2,853 (1592%)

Cash: $2,599 (1450% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,853 (1592% 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 1592% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1492%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$98 - $6,303	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $1,100	55%
Cigna	$98 - $6,303	55%
Denver Health	$98 - $2,853	55%
Devoted Health	$98	55%
Humana	$98	55%
Kaiser	$98	55%
Medicare (plans)	$98	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $5,608	55%
Centura Employee Plan	$337	188%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$5,049	2818%
Direct To Employer	$5,329	2974%
Multiplan	$6,108 - $6,303	3408%

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 $2,599.
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 St Elizabeth Hospital 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.