CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Harrison County Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $528
Cash Discount Price: $1,510
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Harrison County Hospital is $528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,510. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,510

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$528

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: $1,510 (843%)

Insurance Median: $528 (295%)

Cash: $1,510 (843% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $528 (295% 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 295% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 195%). 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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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	$78 - $1,887	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$78 - $528	44%
Caresource Mcaid Hhw	$78	44%
Mdwise Mcaid Hhw/Hcc - All Other Plans	$78	44%
Mhs Mcaid Hhw/Hcc	$78	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$78 - $670	44%
Tricare	$486	271%
Caresource Mcaid Hip	$528	295%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$528	295%
Humana	$528 - $1,681	295%
Mdwise Mcaid Hip	$528	295%
Mhs Exchange-All Other Plans	$528	295%
Mhs Mcaid Hip	$528	295%
Passport Mcaid-All Other Plans	$528	295%
Passport Mcr Adv	$528	295%
Mhs Mcr Adv	$534	298%
Communicare Adv-All Plans	$539	301%
Siho Exchange	$544	304%
Siho Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$580	324%
Passport Mcaid Beh Hlth	$629	351%
Caresource Exchange-All Other Plans	$687	383%
Buckeye Exchange-All Plans	$872	487%
Siho One Southern	$1,258	702%
Encore Encircle	$2,013	1123%
Sagamore-All Plans	$2,013	1123%
Beech Street Comm-All Plans	$2,139	1194%
First Health-All Plans	$2,139	1194%
Cigna	$2,264	1263%
Encore Ppo - All Other Plans	$2,264	1263%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,264	1263%

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 $1,510.
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 Harrison County 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.