CT scan, head (with contrast)
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70460
- Insurance Median: $586
- Cash Discount Price: $311
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x 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 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 | $164 | 92% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $164 | 92% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $164 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $167 | 93% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $169 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $169 | 94% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $173 | 97% |
| Humana | $173 | 97% |
| Tricare | $173 | 97% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $213 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $237 | 132% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $344 | 192% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $344 | 192% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $409 | 228% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $518 | 289% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $654 - $934 | 365% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $654 | 365% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $654 | 365% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $778 | 434% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $934 | 521% |
| Php [503200005] | $934 | 521% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $934 | 521% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $934 | 521% |
| Cigna | $934 - $1,245 | 521% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $934 | 521% |
| Aetna | $934 | 521% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $934 | 521% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $1,089 | 608% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $1,400 | 781% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this CT scan of the head with contrast at the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus, the cash price is $311.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates with insurance payers. While the facility's median negotiated rate is $586.00, commercial insurance contracts often result in higher out-of-pocket costs for patients; for instance, Cigna's negotiated range spans from $934 to $1,245, and Cigna's high-end rate is 3.3 times the Medicare amount of $179.20. Because commercial negotiated rates frequently exceed the cash price, patients with high-deductible plans may save money by paying the cash rate directly, provided they qualify for the facility's prompt-pay discount. It is crucial to request self-pay or prompt-pay rates before scheduling to avoid automatic claims submission, which can void any cash discount agreements.
The facility's pricing is evaluated against the Medicare benchmark of $179.20, which serves as the objective baseline for healthcare costs in this region. While the cash price of $311.00 is higher than the Medicare rate, it remains substantially below the gross charge of $1,556.00 and many commercial negotiated rates, such as the $1,400.00 rate charged by Usa Managed Care. To ensure you are not overcharged, always request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary bills can obscure errors or unbundled codes. If you receive a balance bill for services rendered at this in-network facility, you may be protected under the No Surprises Act, which bans balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency