CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $778
Cash Discount Price: $2,110
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is $778. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16420 W Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$778

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: $2,110 (1177%)

Insurance Median: $778 (434%)

Cash: $2,110 (1177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $778 (434% 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 434% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 334%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$208 - $1,200	116%
Kaiser Public Option	$480 - $1,582	268%
Kaiser	$550 - $2,241	307%
Kaiser Kp Select	$550 - $1,899	307%
UnitedHealthcare	$628 - $698	350%
Aetna	$659 - $2,162	368%
Cigna	$659 - $2,110	368%
Cms	$659	368%
Devoted Health	$659	368%
Humana	$659	368%
Select Health	$659 - $2,284	368%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$1,208 - $1,332	674%
Multiplan/Phcs	$2,083	1162%
First Health	$2,241	1251%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$2,241	1251%

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 $2,110.
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 Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional 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.