CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Memorial Hospital and Manor

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $954
Cash Discount Price: $1,011
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Memorial Hospital and Manor is $954. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,011. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,011

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$954

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: $1,011 (564%)

Insurance Median: $954 (532%)

Cash: $1,011 (564% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $954 (532% 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 532% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 432%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Tricare	$143	80%
Aetna	$154 - $1,300	86%
Humana	$154 - $1,155	86%
Medicare (plans)	$154	86%
Wellcare_Plan	$154	86%
Ambetter / Centene	$200	112%
Alliant_Plan	$246	137%
Tnga_Plan	$450	251%
Amerigroup_Plan	$910	508%
Medicaid / KanCare	$910	508%
Peach_State_Health_Plan_Plan	$910	508%
Caresource_Plan	$954	532%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,115	622%
Uhc_Plan	$1,141	637%
Novanet_Plan	$1,155	645%
Cigna	$1,199	669%
Private_Healthcare_Systems_Plan	$1,227	685%
Multiplan_Plan	$1,300	725%
Corvel_Plan	$1,372	766%

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 $1,011.
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 Memorial Hospital and Manor 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.