CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $302
  • Cash Discount Price: $505
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada is $302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $505. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$505

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$302

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: $505 (282%)
Insurance Median: $302 (169%)
Cash: $505 (282% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $302 (169% 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
Ms-Can-Molina-Gmc $140 78%
Ms-Can-Magnolia-Gmc $141 79%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Gmc $142 79%
Medicare (plans) $151 84%
Tricare $151 84%
Va_Ccn-Gmc $151 84%
Medadv_Primewell-Gmc $156 87%
Medadv_Uhc-Gmc $156 87%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Gmc $156 87%
Wellcare-Gmc $156 87%
Humana $157 88%
Devoted_Health-Gmc $159 89%
Molina-Chip-Gmc $298 166%
Firstchoice-Gmc $302 169%
Mpcn-Gmc $303 169%
Magnolia-Chip-Gmc $305 170%
Truecare-Chip-Gmc $305 170%
Molina_Exchange-Gmc $325 181%
Ambetter / Centene $381 213%
Primewell-Gmc $440 246%
United-Gmc $443 247%
Advhealth-Gmc $570 318%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $835 466%
Bhsg-Gmc $883 493%
Cigna $1,111 620%
Aetna $1,136 634%
Healthlink-Gmc $1,167 651%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals