CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Holmes County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $840
  • Cash Discount Price: $448
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Holmes County Hospital and Clinics is $840. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $448. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 239 Bowling Green Road, Lexington, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$448

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$840

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: $448 (250%)
Insurance Median: $840 (469%)
Cash: $448 (250% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $840 (469% 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 469% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 369%). 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
Ms-Can-Molina-Lex $140 78%
Ms-Can-Magnolia-Lex $141 79%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Lex $142 79%
Molina-Chip-Lex $298 166%
Magnolia-Chip-Lex $305 170%
Truecare-Chip-Lex $305 170%
Advhealth-Lex $570 318%
Tricare $687 383%
Humana $699 390%
Mpcn-Lex $728 406%
Medadv_Uhc-Lex $761 425%
Firstchoice-Lex $784 438%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $834 465%
Ambetter / Centene $840 469%
Medadv_Primewell-Lex $840 469%
Medicare (plans) $840 469%
Primewell-Lex $840 469%
Va_Ccn-Lex $840 469%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Lex $865 483%
Wellcare-Lex $865 483%
Ppoplus $874 488%
Devoted_Health-Lex $882 492%
Firsthealth-Lex $896 500%
Multiplan-Lex $896 500%
United-Lex $899 502%
Aetna $952 531%
Phcs-Lex $1,008 563%
United-Options-Lex $1,045 583%
Cigna $1,093 610%
Molina_Exchange-Lex $1,120 625%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 239 Bowling Green Road, Lexington, MS 39095
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals