CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Belton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $471
Cash Discount Price: $12,469
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Belton Regional Medical Center is $471. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,469. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,469

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$471

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: $12,469 (6958%)

Insurance Median: $471 (263%)

Cash: $12,469 (6958% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $471 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). 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

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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
United	$101 - $5,611	56%
Healthyblue	$103	57%
Medicaid / KanCare	$104	58%
Aetna	$105 - $6,359	59%
Amerigroup	$105	59%
Unicare	$105	59%
Home State Health Plan	$107	60%
Multiplan	$139 - $9,227	78%
Corvel Corporation	$165 - $8,105	92%
Oha Network	$172 - $6,235	96%
Cigna	$204 - $303	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$323 - $5,112	180%
Humana	$363 - $468	203%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,319	1294%
Nhc Advantage	$2,369	1322%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$2,494	1392%
Universal Healthcare	$4,364	2435%
Coventry	$5,013	2797%
Coventry Kc Mo	$5,112	2853%
College Park Family Care Center	$5,362	2992%
Cco, Inc.	$10,599	5915%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$11,222	6262%

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 $12,469.
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 Belton Regional Medical Center 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.