CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $237
  • Cash Discount Price: $281
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $237. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$237

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: $281 (157%)
Insurance Median: $237 (132%)
Cash: $281 (157% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $237 (132% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $130 73%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $130 73%
Humana $130 - $1,265 73%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $130 73%
UnitedHealthcare $130 - $402 73%
Aetna $141 - $739 79%
Triwest $166 93%
Active Med $169 94%
Arcadian Health Plan $169 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $169 - $737 94%
Christus Health $169 - $237 94%
Coventry $169 94%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $169 - $541 94%
Dignity Health $174 97%
Peoples Health $174 97%
Wellcare $178 99%
Allyalign Health $186 104%
Medicare (plans) $186 104%
Lsu First Choice Verity $541 302%
Gilsbar, Inc. $649 362%
Healthcare Highways $649 362%
Verity Healthnet $649 362%
Healthsmart $703 - $866 392%
Ppoplus Llc $703 392%
Multiplan $757 422%
Phcs $757 422%
Health Management Network $866 483%
Provider Select $866 483%
First Health $920 513%
Verity Healthnet National $920 513%
Cigna $1,083 604%
Five Point Credit Union $1,500 837%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals