CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Wheatland Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $389
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Wheatland Memorial Hospital is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $389. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 3Rd St Nw, Harlowton, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$389

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $389 (217%)

Insurance Median: $94 (52%)

Cash: $389 (217% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (52% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $84	29%
Healthnet Federal-All Plans	$52	29%
Humana	$52	29%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$52	29%
Triwest-All Plans	$52	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$52 - $63	29%
Medica Prime Solutions-All Plans	$53	30%
Naphcare-All Plans	$83	46%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$86	48%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$86	48%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$94	52%
Ccn-All Plans	$94	52%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$94	52%
First Health-All Plans	$94	52%
Interwest Ppo-All Plans	$94	52%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Plans	$94	52%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$94	52%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$103	57%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$112	63%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$117	65%
Amish Old Orders-All Plans	$292	163%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$331	185%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$370	206%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$370	206%

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 $389.
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 Wheatland Memorial 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.