CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Lakewood Health System

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $538
Cash Discount Price: $537
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Lakewood Health System is $538. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $537. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$537

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$538

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: $537 (300%)

Insurance Median: $538 (300%)

Cash: $537 (300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $538 (300% 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 300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 200%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Ucare Msho/Special Needs	$35 - $657	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $876	28%
Humana	$51 - $644	28%
Ucare Mcr Adv	$51 - $657	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$51 - $1,419	28%
Medica Msho/Mcr Adv	$53 - $638	30%
Health Partners - All Plans	$81 - $1,498	45%
Ucare Individual/Family - All Other Plans	$81 - $733	45%
Medica Choice Care	$91 - $735	51%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps - All Other Plans	$91 - $1,427	51%
Preferred One Hmo	$102 - $1,514	57%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans	$108 - $1,514	60%

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 $537.
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 Lakewood Health System 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.