CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $1,302
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home is $1,302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,302

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: $3,176 (1772%)
Insurance Median: $1,302 (727%)
Cash: $3,176 (1772% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,302 (727% 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 727% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 627%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Wellmark Hmo $480 268%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans $529 295%
Aetna $1,143 - $2,858 638%
Humana $1,143 - $2,700 638%
Medica Mcr - All Plans $1,143 638%
UnitedHealthcare $1,143 - $2,560 638%
Va Ccn - All Plans $1,143 638%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv $1,143 638%
Ia Total Care Mcr $1,178 657%
Ia Total Care Mcaid $1,302 727%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Other Plans $1,302 727%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $1,328 741%
Ia Total Care Comm - All Other Plans $1,486 829%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $2,985 1666%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA 51401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals