CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $557
Cash Discount Price: $836
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $557. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $836. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$836

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$557

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: $836 (467%)

Insurance Median: $557 (311%)

Cash: $836 (467% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $557 (311% 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 311% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 211%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Humana	$153 - $352	85%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$161	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$167 - $799	93%
Cigna	$167	93%
Essence Health	$167	93%
Passport	$167 - $928	93%
Signature	$167 - $172	93%
Va Ccn	$167	93%
Devoted	$169 - $557	94%
Communicare	$175	98%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$175	98%
Velocity	$201 - $1,820	112%
Key Benefit Administrators	$217	121%
Wellcare	$225 - $334	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$334 - $886	186%
Aetna	$352	196%
Prime Group Health	$660 - $1,578	368%
Encore	$1,114	622%
Multiplan	$1,226 - $1,671	684%
Omca	$1,764	984%
Corvel	$1,857	1036%
Cshn	$1,857	1036%
Health Smart	$1,857	1036%
National Comp Care	$1,857	1036%

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 $836.
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 Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth 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.