CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Daniels Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,121
Cash Discount Price: $2,172
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Daniels Memorial Hospital is $2,121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 11.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 105 5Th Ave E, Scobey, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,172

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,121

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: $2,172 (1212%)

Insurance Median: $2,121 (1184%)

Cash: $2,172 (1212% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,121 (1184% 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 1184% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1084%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Allegiance Comml-All Other Plans	$44 - $2,427	25%
Allegiance Mcr	$44 - $1,533	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $2,402	25%
Triwest Ccn-All Plans	$52 - $1,533	29%
First Choice Health -All Plans	$248	138%
Pacific Source Comml-All Plans	$262 - $2,427	146%
Geha - All Plans	$2,121	1184%
Montana Health Co-Op Hpn	$2,172	1212%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,228	1243%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Other Plans	$2,427	1354%
Interwest Ppo - All Plans	$2,478	1383%

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 $2,172.
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 Daniels 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.