CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $1,418
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,861
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $1,418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,861. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,861

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,418

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: $5,861 (3271%)
Insurance Median: $1,418 (791%)
Cash: $5,861 (3271% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,418 (791% 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 791% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 691%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
United $402 - $2,637 224%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $469 262%
Molina $469 262%
Humana $474 265%
Corvel $941 525%
Prime Health $941 525%
Coventry Cares $1,055 589%
Signature Advantage $1,114 622%
Cigna $1,723 961%
Essence Healthcare $2,637 1472%
Baptist Health Network $3,165 1766%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $3,692 2060%
Occupational Mc Alliance $4,689 2617%
Multiplan $5,568 3107%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals