CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Daviess Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,088
Cash Discount Price: $929
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Daviess Community Hospital is $1,088. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $929. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$929

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,088

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: $929 (518%)

Insurance Median: $1,088 (607%)

Cash: $929 (518% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,088 (607% 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 607% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 507%). 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

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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
Caresource Mcaid-All Plans	$78	44%
Hoosier Healthwise Mcaid-All Plans	$78	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$182 - $1,303	102%
Humana	$246	137%
Mdwise Marketplace-All Plans	$349	195%
Patoka Valley-All Plans	$664	371%
Encore Ppo-All Plans	$850	474%
St. Vincent Health - All Plans	$863	482%
Aetna	$1,062 - $1,327	593%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,115	622%
Siho-All Plans	$1,194	666%
Sagamore Valley-All Plans	$1,287	718%

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 $929.
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 Daviess Community 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.