CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,090
Cash Discount Price: $1,246
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $1,090. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,090

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: $1,246 (695%)

Insurance Median: $1,090 (608%)

Cash: $1,246 (695% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,090 (608% 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 608% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 508%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$136 - $143	76%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$278	155%
Cor Vel	$284	158%
UnitedHealthcare	$286 - $1,079	160%
Cigna	$500 - $1,079	279%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$826 - $1,488	461%
Humana	$871 - $1,079	486%
Medicare (plans)	$1,079 - $1,241	602%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,090	608%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$1,090	608%
Shared Health Mississippi	$1,133	632%
Aetna	$1,209	675%
Select Administrative Services Network	$1,302	727%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,395	778%
Zelis	$1,395	778%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$1,488	830%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$1,525	851%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$1,525	851%

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 $1,246.
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 Ochsner Watkins Hospital 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.