CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $316
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $316. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$316

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: $1,133 (632%)
Insurance Median: $316 (176%)
Cash: $1,133 (632% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $316 (176% 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
Cigna $154 86%
Humana $156 - $240 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $159 - $226 89%
Medadv-Peoples $159 89%
Medicare (plans) $159 89%
Tricare $159 89%
UnitedHealthcare $159 89%
Verity $159 89%
Va $160 89%
Aetna $164 - $183 92%
Wellcare $167 93%
Amerihealth $183 102%
Healthy_Blue $183 102%
Lhc $183 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $183 102%
United_Caid $183 102%
Lucent $222 124%
Southern-Univ $300 167%
Ambetter / Centene $332 185%
Workcomp_Saints $365 204%
United $402 224%
Ehn $408 228%
Coventry $425 237%
Workcomp_Cov $425 237%
Lsufirst $458 256%
Lsu $500 279%
Uhc_Commcoffee $504 281%
Promise_Hosp $650 363%
Gilsbar $740 413%
Multiplan-Pos $907 506%
Multiplan-Ppo $907 506%
Ppoplus $922 515%
Stjude $982 548%
Bayou-Med $1,058 590%
Dma $1,058 590%
Womans_Hosp $1,058 590%
Reny $1,133 632%
Workcomp_3R $1,224 683%
Three_Rivers $1,284 717%
Workcomp_Strat $1,284 717%
Geha $1,330 742%
Workcomp_Fp $1,360 759%
Usa_Mco $1,420 792%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals