CT scan, head (with contrast)
Facility: University Of Kansas Hospital
Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70460
- Insurance Median: $2,211
- Cash Discount Price: $912
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.34x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 1234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1134%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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 | $164 - $262 | 92% |
| Humana | $164 - $167 | 92% |
| Lasso Healthcare [503999926] | $164 | 92% |
| Aetna | $164 - $229 | 92% |
| Tricare | $164 | 92% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $164 | 92% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $164 - $4,330 | 92% |
| Devoted [503200068] | $164 | 92% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $164 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $164 - $167 | 92% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $169 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $169 - $3,498 | 94% |
| American Health Plans [503200968] | $172 | 96% |
| Oscar [503201609] | $197 | 110% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $213 | 119% |
| Wellfit [503301514] | $270 | 151% |
| Centivo [5032000982] | $270 | 151% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $278 | 155% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $287 - $409 | 160% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $328 - $2,761 | 183% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $344 | 192% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $344 | 192% |
| Claimdoc [503301509] | $442 | 247% |
| Multiplan [503200057] | $442 | 247% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $491 | 274% |
| Larned State Hospital [503200090] | $1,345 | 751% |
| Health Plan Inc [503999941] | $2,142 | 1195% |
| Accarent Health [503999034] | $2,279 | 1272% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $2,279 | 1272% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $2,735 | 1526% |
| Php [503200005] | $2,735 - $3,368 | 1526% |
| Med-Pay [503200040] | $2,761 | 1541% |
| Geha [503200036] | $2,761 | 1541% |
| Cerner [503200038] | $2,761 | 1541% |
| Healthlink [503200007] | $2,761 - $3,368 | 1541% |
| Inter-Americas Insurance [503999032] | $2,761 | 1541% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $3,004 | 1676% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $3,004 | 1676% |
| Consolidated Billing [50311256] | $3,191 | 1781% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $3,191 | 1781% |
| Coeur Plan Services [503301517] | $3,191 | 1781% |
| Ascension Living Hope [503201517] | $3,191 | 1781% |
| Orscheln Industries [503201608] | $3,418 | 1907% |
| Alt Lineco [5032000976] | $3,498 | 1952% |
| Alt Lucent Health Solutions [503202603] | $3,498 | 1952% |
| Empire Plan/Nyship [503200705] | $3,498 | 1952% |
| Quiktrip [5032000412] | $3,646 | 2035% |
| Century Health Solutions [503200054] | $3,646 | 2035% |
| Cigna | $3,646 | 2035% |
| Point Comfort Underwriters [503200018] | $3,646 | 2035% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $3,829 | 2137% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $3,829 | 2137% |
| Plan Care America [503999026] | $4,102 | 2289% |
| Employers Health Network [503999025] | $4,102 | 2289% |
| Sanford Health Plan [503999027] | $4,102 | 2289% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $4,102 | 2289% |
| Three Rivers Provider Network [503999029] | $4,102 | 2289% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the head with contrast at University Of Kansas Hospital, the cash price is $912, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $4,558. This cash rate is notably higher than the state of Kansas average for this procedure, suggesting that paying out-of-pocket may not be the most cost-effective option for patients with high-deductible plans. While the cash price offers immediate savings compared to the hospital's list price, many commercial payers negotiate rates that can exceed $2,000, meaning insurance coverage might result in a lower net cost depending on your specific plan's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. Patients should verify their in-network allowed amounts before scheduling, as some insurers may pay significantly less than the cash price, particularly for services covered under specific benefit tiers.
The facility's negotiated rates vary widely across different insurance carriers, ranging from a low of $164 to a high of $4,102, with a median negotiated amount of $2,211. This wide disparity highlights the importance of checking your specific plan's coverage details, as some payers like Workers Comp or certain self-pay entities may have vastly different payment structures. Additionally, the facility offers a prompt-pay discount for patients who settle their bill upfront, which can further reduce the final amount owed. To ensure you are receiving the best possible rate, it is advisable to contact the hospital directly to confirm if they offer a self-pay discount or a prompt-pay reduction before proceeding with the service.