CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Ascension St Vincent Warrick

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $1,708
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Ascension St Vincent Warrick is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,708. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1116 Millis Ave, Boonville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,708

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $1,708 (953%)

Insurance Median: $111 (62%)

Cash: $1,708 (953% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (62% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $256	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $1,982	22%
Medicaid / KanCare	$40 - $116	22%
Mhs Care Connect	$40 - $116	22%
Aetna	$111 - $650	62%
Ambetter / Centene	$111	62%
Ascension Complete Mcr	$111	62%
Caresource Marketplace	$111	62%
Corizon	$111	62%
Humana	$111	62%
Immergrun	$111	62%
Medicare (plans)	$111	62%
Personalized Care	$111	62%
Secure Horizons-Pacificare	$111	62%
Encore Exclusive	$201	112%
Patoka Valley Tier 1	$201	112%
Patoka Valley Tier 2	$201	112%
Smarthealth Ppo	$233	130%
Smarthealth Ppo/Hdhp 20161001	$233	130%

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 $1,708.
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 Ascension St Vincent Warrick 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.