CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Memorial Health Care Systems

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,424
Cash Discount Price: $2,449
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Memorial Health Care Systems is $1,424. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,449. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,449

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,424

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: $2,449 (1367%)

Insurance Median: $1,424 (795%)

Cash: $2,449 (1367% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,424 (795% 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 795% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 695%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$1,322	738%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$1,322	738%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,322 - $2,302	738%
Beshp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,396	779%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,396 - $2,327	779%
Medica Mcare Cost	$1,396	779%
Medica Mcr Adv	$1,396	779%
Tricare	$1,396	779%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,424	795%
Phcs Ppo-All Plans	$2,327	1299%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,351	1312%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans	$2,351	1312%
Medica Elevate	$2,351	1312%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$2,376	1326%
Aetna	$2,400	1339%

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 $2,449.
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 Memorial Health Care Systems 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.