CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $338
Cash Discount Price: $3,553
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $338. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,553. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,553

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$338

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: $3,553 (1983%)

Insurance Median: $338 (189%)

Cash: $3,553 (1983% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $338 (189% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$136 - $2,304	76%
Magnolia Health	$139 - $235	78%
Molina	$140 - $251	78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$167 - $4,060	93%
Humana	$170 - $3,654	95%
Cigna	$196 - $3,045	109%
Aetna	$287	160%
Fox Everett	$306	171%
First Choice	$338 - $3,654	189%
Sas Non-Mhg	$338	189%
Mhg	$356	199%
Primewell	$376	210%
Sas Mhg	$761 - $3,096	425%
First Health	$3,654	2039%
Mpcn	$3,806	2124%

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 $3,553.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.