CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $927
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,017
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation is $927. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,017. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,017

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$927

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: $2,017 (1126%)
Insurance Median: $927 (517%)
Cash: $2,017 (1126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $927 (517% 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 517% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 417%). 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
Mcd Masshealth $120 - $386 67%
Mcd New York $120 - $191 67%
Mcd Out Of State $120 - $386 67%
Mcdmanaged Cdphp $120 - $386 67%
Mcdmanaged Hne Mcdaco $120 - $386 67%
Medicaid / KanCare $120 - $934 67%
Comm Network Qhpsub $132 - $1,200 74%
Mcdmanaged Network $132 - $1,200 74%
Mcdmanaged Bmchnp $138 - $401 77%
Medicare (plans) $152 - $493 85%
Tricare $153 - $799 85%
Comm Hospice $154 - $488 86%
Mcr Miscellaneous $154 - $488 86%
Mcrmanaged Usa Family $154 - $488 86%
Mcrmanaged Va $154 - $488 86%
Oth United Vaccn $154 - $488 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $174 - $1,805 97%
Mcrmanaged Cca One Care $174 - $483 97%
Aetna $182 - $1,603 102%
Comm Fallon Qhp $230 - $1,202 128%
Wc Workers Comp $280 - $1,288 156%
Comm Hne Hmo $291 - $1,399 162%
Comm Hne $309 - $1,481 172%
Comm Hne Ppo $309 - $1,487 172%
Comm Unicare $351 - $1,377 196%
Comm Network Qhpnonsub $915 - $1,527 511%
Comm Nhp $925 - $1,374 516%
Comm Tufts $1,132 - $1,682 632%
UnitedHealthcare $1,229 - $1,826 686%
Cigna $1,287 - $1,975 718%
Comm Cdphp $1,287 - $1,911 718%
Comm Mvp $1,287 - $1,911 718%
Comm Oxford $1,287 - $1,911 718%
Comm First Health $1,330 - $2,017 742%
Comm Connecticare $1,358 - $2,017 758%
Comm Consolidated Health $1,358 - $2,017 758%
Comm Harvard $1,358 - $2,017 758%
Comm Other $1,358 - $2,017 758%
Comm Phcs $1,358 - $2,017 758%
Comm Self Pay $1,358 - $2,017 758%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA 01247
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Federal
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals