CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Virginia Gay Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,042
Cash Discount Price: $1,271
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Virginia Gay Hospital is $1,042. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,271. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 502 North 9Th Avenue, Vinton, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,271

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,042

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: $1,271 (709%)

Insurance Median: $1,042 (581%)

Cash: $1,271 (709% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,042 (581% 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 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). 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.

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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
Aetna	$165	92%
Medicaid / KanCare	$179 - $681	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$540 - $756	301%
Va Ccn-All Plans	$588	328%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$620	346%
Wellmark Hmo	$1,042	581%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$1,146	640%
Medical Associates-All Plans	$1,192	665%
Cedar Valley Community Healthcare-All Plans	$1,251	698%
Humana	$1,271	709%
Health Partners-All Plans	$1,351	754%
Healthsmart-All Plans	$1,351	754%
Corvel-All Plans	$1,478	825%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$1,510	843%

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 $1,271.
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 Virginia Gay 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.