CT scan, head (with contrast)
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70460
- Insurance Median: $122
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $122 | 68% |
| Healthy Blue | $122 | 68% |
| Aetna | $408 | 228% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the head with contrast at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the negotiated rates for in-network payers like Medicaid/KanCare, Healthy Blue, and Aetna are all set at $122. This negotiated amount is significantly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $179.20, reflecting the standard administrative and contract dynamics where commercial rates often fall below the federal baseline. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by a voluntary non-profit, the data does not provide specific cash-pay or self-pay rates, so patients cannot yet determine if paying out-of-pocket would result in a lower total cost compared to using insurance.
Because cash prices are not listed in this report, patients should proactively contact the hospital's billing department to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% for upfront payments. If you have a high-deductible plan, it is worth asking if the facility offers a cash rate that is lower than the $122 negotiated amount, as paying the difference out-of-pocket might save you money once your deductible is met. Additionally, since the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, you can confidently request an itemized bill to ensure no unexpected charges are added, rather than paying a surprise balance bill immediately.