CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $203
  • Cash Discount Price: $350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$203

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: $350 (195%)
Insurance Median: $203 (113%)
Cash: $350 (195% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $203 (113% 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.

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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
Aetna $162 - $766 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $162 - $499 90%
Cigna $162 - $1,150 90%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $162 90%
Humana $162 - $203 90%
Medicare (plans) $162 90%
Ochsner Health Plan $162 90%
Tricare $162 90%
UnitedHealthcare $162 - $203 90%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $167 93%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $170 95%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $203 113%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $203 113%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $203 113%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $900 502%
Zelis $1,000 558%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals