CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $180
Cash Discount Price: $1,467
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Singing River Gulfport is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$180

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: $1,467 (819%)

Insurance Median: $180 (100%)

Cash: $1,467 (819% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $180 (100% 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
Cigna	$150 - $9,277	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$150 - $904	84%
Aetna	$153 - $884	85%
Humana	$153 - $160	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$155 - $161	86%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$156 - $241	87%
Shared Health	$158 - $164	88%
Wellcare	$158 - $164	88%
Molina	$160	89%
Singing River Health System Employees	$180 - $201	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$226 - $235	126%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$271	151%
First Choice	$274	153%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network	$282	157%
90 Degree Benefits	$286 - $297	160%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$289	161%

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 $1,467.
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 Singing River 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.