CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $742
  • Cash Discount Price: $764
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Bayou Bend Health System is $742. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $764. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$764

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$742

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: $764 (426%)
Insurance Median: $742 (414%)
Cash: $764 (426% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $742 (414% 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 414% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 314%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $279 - $768 156%
UnitedHealthcare $292 - $546 163%
Tricare $491 274%
Aetna $546 - $742 305%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $546 305%
Humana $546 - $709 305%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $546 305%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $546 305%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans $546 305%
Ambetter / Centene $627 350%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans $768 429%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only $768 429%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only $768 429%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans $818 456%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans $818 456%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $818 456%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans $873 487%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans $873 487%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans $873 487%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans $927 517%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans $927 517%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans $982 548%
Cigna $1,400 781%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals