CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $451
  • Cash Discount Price: $562
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at East Morgan County Hospital is $451. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $562. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$562

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$451

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: $562 (314%)
Insurance Median: $451 (252%)
Cash: $562 (314% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $451 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $49 - $790 27%
Aetna $50 - $1,743 28%
Banner Health $50 - $806 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $1,611 28%
Clear Spring Health $50 - $806 28%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $50 - $806 28%
Medica $50 - $1,561 28%
Medicare (plans) $50 - $806 28%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $50 - $806 28%
UnitedHealthcare $50 - $1,743 28%
Longevity $51 - $830 28%
Humana $53 - $854 30%
Devoted Health Services $55 - $886 31%
Assist Health Group $60 - $967 33%
Denver Health Medical Plan $93 - $1,499 52%
Apostrophe, Inc. $104 - $1,687 58%
First Choice Health Network $104 - $1,687 58%
Hue Health, Inc $110 - $1,780 61%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $110 - $1,780 61%
Multiplan $113 - $1,818 63%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals