CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $269
  • Cash Discount Price: $363
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $363. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$363

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$269

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: $363 (203%)
Insurance Median: $269 (150%)
Cash: $363 (203% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $269 (150% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $136 - $143 76%
Aetna $163 - $557 91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $163 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $163 - $468 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $163 91%
Humana $163 - $269 91%
Medicare (plans) $163 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $163 91%
Tricare $163 91%
UnitedHealthcare $163 - $464 91%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $269 150%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $269 150%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $272 152%
First Health Network $881 492%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $991 553%
Cigna $1,063 593%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $1,321 737%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $1,784 996%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals