CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $2,071
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,941
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $2,071. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,941. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 11.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,941

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,071

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: $1,941 (1083%)
Insurance Median: $2,071 (1156%)
Cash: $1,941 (1083% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,071 (1156% 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 1156% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1056%). 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
Aetna $880 - $2,329 491%
Ambetter / Centene $880 491%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $880 - $2,459 491%
Humana $880 - $2,200 491%
Tricare $880 491%
Triwest $880 491%
UnitedHealthcare $880 491%
Veteran'S Affairs $880 491%
Healthlink $1,682 939%
First Health $2,071 1156%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $2,071 1156%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Clayco $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Evolutions $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Health Management Network $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Life Church $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Missouri State University $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Shinesolar $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Sumnerone $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Trailiner $2,071 1156%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $2,071 1156%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $2,071 1156%
Phcs $2,071 - $2,200 1156%
Cigna $2,197 1226%
Mercy - Compresults $2,329 1300%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $2,329 1300%
Mercy - Novasys $2,329 1300%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $2,329 1300%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $2,329 1300%
Right Choice-Alliance $2,459 1372%
Right Choice-Regular $2,511 1401%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals