CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $159
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$159

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: $156 (87%)

Insurance Median: $159 (89%)

Cash: $156 (87% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $159 (89% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$159	89%
Amerigroup	$159	89%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$159	89%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$159	89%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$159	89%
Cigna	$159	89%
First Health	$159	89%
Hscsn	$159	89%
Humana	$159	89%
Kaiser Permanente	$159	89%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc	$159	89%
Mamsi	$159	89%
Medstar Family Choice	$159	89%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$159	89%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$159	89%
Pfc	$159	89%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$159	89%
Tricare	$159	89%
United Behavioral Health Inc	$159	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$159	89%

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 $156.
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 Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital 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.