CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,281
Cash Discount Price: $1,525
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $1,281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,525. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,525

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,281

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: $1,525 (851%)

Insurance Median: $1,281 (715%)

Cash: $1,525 (851% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,281 (715% 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 715% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 615%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$306 - $2,179	171%
Veterans Administration	$545 - $2,179	304%
Bc 130	$567 - $1,741	316%
Group Insurance	$567 - $2,179	316%
Medicare (plans)	$567	316%
Workers Compensation	$1,090	608%
Nsa	$1,281 - $1,345	715%
Guarantor Liable	$1,525 - $2,179	851%
Pcmh Insurnace	$1,700 - $2,179	949%
Secondary Insurance	$1,741	972%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,741	972%
Operating Engineers	$1,852	1033%
Boilermakers Healthcare	$1,896	1058%
Cigna	$1,896	1058%
Great West	$1,896 - $2,179	1058%
Sagxxxx	$1,896	1058%
Champus	$2,179	1216%
Ngs American, Inc	$2,179	1216%
Patoka Valley	$2,179	1216%
Southwire	$2,179	1216%
Tricare	$2,179	1216%
Wausau Benefits	$2,179	1216%

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 $1,525.
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 Perry County Memorial 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.