CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Carthage

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,214
Cash Discount Price: $1,438
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Mercy Hospital Carthage is $1,214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,438. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,438

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,214

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: $1,438 (802%)

Insurance Median: $1,214 (677%)

Cash: $1,438 (802% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,214 (677% 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 677% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 577%). 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	$82 - $1,969	46%
Humana	$82 - $664	46%
Medicaid / KanCare	$82 - $1,214	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $608	56%
Medicare (plans)	$167 - $655	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$234 - $1,924	131%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$608	339%
Cigna	$608 - $1,991	339%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$608	339%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$608	339%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$608	339%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$608	339%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$608	339%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$608	339%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$608	339%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$608	339%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$608	339%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444]	$608	339%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$608	339%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$608	339%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$608	339%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$608	339%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$608	339%
Tricare	$610	340%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$774 - $1,991	432%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174]	$951	531%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$951	531%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005]	$995	555%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$1,018	568%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$1,031 - $1,991	575%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$1,152	643%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,214	677%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$1,214	677%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$1,214	677%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$1,327 - $1,924	741%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$1,438 - $1,880	802%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$1,438 - $2,057	802%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$1,438	802%
Workers Comp [20426]	$1,770 - $2,212	988%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436]	$1,880	1049%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$1,880	1049%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$1,880	1049%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$1,880	1049%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$1,880	1049%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$1,880 - $1,991	1049%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$1,880	1049%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$1,880	1049%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$1,880	1049%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$1,916	1069%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124]	$1,924	1074%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$1,924	1074%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$1,924	1074%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$1,924	1074%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020]	$1,991	1111%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310]	$1,991	1111%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429]	$1,991	1111%

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 $1,438.
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 Mercy Hospital Carthage 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.