CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $973
Cash Discount Price: $1,106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University of Missouri Health Care is $973. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$973

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: $1,106 (617%)

Insurance Median: $973 (543%)

Cash: $1,106 (617% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $973 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$169 - $1,500	94%
Aetna	$173 - $1,420	97%
American Health Management	$173	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$173 - $1,215	97%
Humana	$173	97%
Wellcare	$173	97%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$176	98%
Healthy Blue	$228	127%
United Community	$228	127%
Home State	$243	136%
Healthlink	$380 - $1,199	212%
Coventry Health Plan	$434	242%
Immergun	$645	360%
Medica With Mu Health	$998	557%
Coventry Health Plan National	$1,383	772%
Mercy	$1,383	772%
Cox Health Network	$1,475	823%
Cigna	$1,567	874%
Multiplan	$1,623	906%

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 $1,106.
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 University of Missouri Health Care 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.