CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $180
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,822
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,822. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,822

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$180

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: $3,822 (2133%)
Insurance Median: $180 (100%)
Cash: $3,822 (2133% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $180 (100% 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.

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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 $28 - $147 16%
Health One Alliance $170 95%
Aetna $180 - $2,107 100%
Wellcare $255 142%
Ambetter / Centene $256 143%
Blue Choice $367 205%
United $402 - $1,720 224%
Prime Health $448 250%
Employer'S Health Network $457 255%
Absolute Total Care $688 384%
Nhc Advantage $726 405%
Peach State $764 426%
Memorial Health Plan $841 469%
Amerigroup $940 525%
Cigna $3,058 1706%
Novanet $3,440 1920%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals