CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,359
Cash Discount Price: $1,073
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord is $1,359. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,073. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 254 Pleasant St, Concord, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,073

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,359

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: $1,073 (599%)

Insurance Median: $1,359 (758%)

Cash: $1,073 (599% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,359 (758% 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 758% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 658%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$911	508%
Bc of New Hampshire	$911	508%
Multiplan	$1,002	559%
Multiplan Wc	$1,002	559%
Coventry Healthcare Wc	$1,359	758%
Well Sense Health McD	$1,431	799%
Amerihealth Caritas McD	$1,431	799%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,431	799%
Nh Health Families McD	$1,431	799%

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 $1,073.
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 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord 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.