CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $512
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,668
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $512. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,668. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,668

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$512

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: $2,668 (1489%)
Insurance Median: $512 (286%)
Cash: $2,668 (1489% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $512 (286% 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 286% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 186%). 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
Aetna $185 - $2,820 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $185 - $3,277 103%
Humana $185 - $306 103%
Medicare (plans) $185 103%
United Heathcare $185 103%
Zing $188 105%
Caresource Maketplace $305 170%
Caresource $306 171%
Managed Health Services $306 171%
Medicaid / KanCare $306 171%
UnitedHealthcare $306 - $572 171%
Ambetter / Centene $369 206%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $554 309%
Magnacare $878 490%
Cigna $1,463 - $1,589 816%
Encore $2,287 - $3,392 1276%
Phcs $2,591 1446%
Siho $2,668 1489%
Sagamore $2,744 1531%
Multiplan $2,782 1552%
Hfn $2,973 - $3,239 1659%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals