CT scan, head (with contrast)
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70460
- Insurance Median: $1,350
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.53x 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 753% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 653%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $1,350 | 753% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $1,350 | 753% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the head with contrast at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas, the negotiated rate is $1,350, which matches the lowest and highest rates reported by the two in-network payers, Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A and Blue Cross Blue Shield. This negotiated amount is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $179.20, reflecting a markup of 750% over the federal baseline. While commercial insurance contracts often set ceilings to protect members, these rates can exceed cash prices for patients with high deductibles. Since the cash median and median paid data are not available for this service, patients should verify if a self-pay or prompt-pay discount is available before scheduling, as paying upfront can sometimes bypass the administrative overhead that inflates insurance rates.
This facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, and the service is located in zip code 67860. Although specific county or state average data for this procedure is not provided in the current report, the fixed negotiated rate of $1,350 serves as a clear ceiling for in-network coverage. To avoid unexpected costs, patients should request an itemized bill to ensure no unbundled charges or services not rendered are included, as summary bills often obscure individual line items. If a balance bill arises from out-of-network ancillary services, the No Surprises Act may provide protection, but patients should always confirm their deductible status and the specific terms of their plan before receiving care.