CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $373
  • Cash Discount Price: $754
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Wayne General Hospital is $373. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $754. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$754

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$373

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: $754 (421%)
Insurance Median: $373 (208%)
Cash: $754 (421% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $373 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $146 81%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $146 81%
Humana $146 81%
Medicaid / KanCare $146 81%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $146 81%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $161 90%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $162 90%
Cigna $162 - $528 90%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $162 90%
Molina Mcare Adv $162 90%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $162 90%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $162 90%
Ahs-All Plans $280 156%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $302 169%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $373 208%
Phcs-All Plans $566 316%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $641 358%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $641 358%
Ppoplus-All Plans $641 358%
First Choice-All Other Plans $679 379%
First Health-All Plans $679 379%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $679 379%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $679 379%
United Providers-All Plans $679 379%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $716 400%
Aetna $754 421%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $754 421%
First Choice Hie $942 526%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,410 787%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals