CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $250
  • Cash Discount Price: $362
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $362. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$362

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$250

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: $362 (202%)
Insurance Median: $250 (140%)
Cash: $362 (202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $250 (140% 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 $108 - $402 60%
Aetna $150 - $446 84%
Ambetter / Centene $150 84%
Care Improvement Plus $150 84%
Caresource $150 84%
Cigna $150 - $457 84%
Coventry $150 - $418 84%
Eon Health Plan $150 84%
Humana $150 - $418 84%
Kaiser Permanente $150 84%
Molina $150 84%
Pruitthealth Premier $150 84%
Todays Options Pffs $150 84%
Todays Options Ppo $150 84%
UnitedHealthcare $150 - $2,632 84%
Vaccn United $150 84%
Wellcare $150 - $250 84%
Peach State $250 140%
First Health $418 233%
Phcs $418 233%
Meritain $446 249%
Multiplan $473 - $485 264%
Nova $473 - $501 264%
Three Rivers Provider Network $501 280%
Amerigroup $557 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals