CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,545
Cash Discount Price: $1,312
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $1,545. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,312. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,312

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,545

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: $1,312 (732%)

Insurance Median: $1,545 (862%)

Cash: $1,312 (732% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,545 (862% 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 862% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 762%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$40 - $500	22%
Aetna	$51 - $2,543	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $2,030	28%
Humana	$51 - $2,766	28%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$51 - $1,972	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$84 - $2,603	47%
Vantage Ppo	$90 - $3,091	50%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$90 - $2,929	50%
Multiplan-All Plans	$106 - $2,766	59%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$144 - $2,278	80%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$175 - $2,603	98%
Geha-All Plans	$175 - $2,278	98%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$206 - $2,543	115%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$206 - $2,543	115%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$1,514 - $2,440	845%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$1,715 - $2,766	957%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,312.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.