CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $2,811
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,427
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Byrd Regional Hospital is $2,811. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,427. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 15.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,427

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,811

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: $1,427 (796%)
Insurance Median: $2,811 (1569%)
Cash: $1,427 (796% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,811 (1569% 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 1569% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1469%). 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
Aetna $121 - $4,756 68%
Coventry Healthcare Of La $121 - $2,839 68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $316 176%
Amerihealth Caritas $618 - $673 345%
Correct Care Int Hth $618 - $673 345%
Healthy Blue $618 - $673 345%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid $618 - $673 345%
Medicaid / KanCare $618 - $673 345%
UnitedHealthcare $618 - $4,756 345%
Humana $680 - $741 379%
Self Pay $1,427 796%
Cigna $2,811 - $3,025 1569%
Verity Health $3,329 1858%
Us Dept Of Labor $4,280 2388%
Workers Comp $4,280 2388%
Aflac $4,756 2654%
American Health Advantage $4,756 2654%
Amfirst $4,756 2654%
Hospice Of Leesville $4,756 2654%
Industrial $4,756 2654%
Misc Comm $4,756 2654%
Mischmoppo $4,756 2654%
Mutual Of Omaha $4,756 2654%
Mva $4,756 2654%
Phcs Private Health $4,756 2654%
Physicans Mutual $4,756 2654%
State Farm Insurance $4,756 2654%
Sterling $4,756 2654%
Stonetrust $4,756 2654%
Tri Parish Rehab $4,756 2654%
United Teacher Asso $4,756 2654%
Web Tpa $4,756 2654%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals