CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Merit Health Natchez

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $250
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,738
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Merit Health Natchez is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,738. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,738

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$250

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: $2,738 (1528%)
Insurance Median: $250 (140%)
Cash: $2,738 (1528% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $250 (140% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $136 - $1,392 76%
UnitedHealthcare $136 - $1,392 76%
Caresource Truecare $138 77%
Molina Chip $147 82%
Veterans Eval Services $152 85%
First Choice $164 - $6,388 92%
Medicare (plans) $164 92%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $164 92%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $164 92%
Tricare $166 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $167 93%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $167 93%
Node First Choice Ice $167 93%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $167 93%
Node Molina $167 93%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $167 93%
Node Va $167 93%
Aetna $169 - $5,147 94%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $170 95%
Node Dignity Care Mcr Adv $172 96%
Node Champva $175 98%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $184 103%
Prime Health Wc $184 103%
Work Comp $190 106%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $209 117%
Magnolia Exchange $292 163%
Molina Exchange $293 164%
Cigna $375 209%
Vantage Commercial $375 209%
Vantage Ppaca Tiered $384 214%
Medpartners $456 254%
Advanced Health Systems $570 318%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $733 409%
Humana $1,392 777%
Self Pay $1,643 - $3,833 917%
Trimed Billing Solutions $2,738 1528%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $6,154 3434%
Prime Health Services $7,301 4074%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals