CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $374
Cash Discount Price: $600
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University of Mississippi Med Center is $374. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $600. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$600

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$374

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: $600 (335%)

Insurance Median: $374 (209%)

Cash: $600 (335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $374 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Ms-Can-Molina	$140	78%
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$141	79%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$142	79%
Medicare (plans)	$158	88%
Tricare	$158	88%
Va_Ccn	$158	88%
Medadv_Primewell	$163	91%
Medadv_Uhc	$163	91%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$163	91%
Wellcare	$163	91%
Humana	$165	92%
Molina-Chip	$298	166%
Magnolia-Chip	$305	170%
Truecare-Chip	$305	170%
Molina_Exchange	$340	190%
Mpcn	$374	209%
Firstchoice	$396	221%
Firstchoice-Hum	$396	221%
Ambetter / Centene	$399	223%
Primewell	$440	246%
Advhealth	$570	318%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$835	466%
United	$899	502%
United-Options	$1,045	583%
Cigna	$1,093	610%
Ppoplus	$1,170	653%
Firsthealth	$1,200	670%
Multiplan	$1,200	670%
Aetna	$1,275	711%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$1,275	711%
Phcs	$1,350	753%

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 $600.
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 Mississippi Med 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.