CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Alta Vista Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $3,865
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,416
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Alta Vista Regional Hospital is $3,865. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,416. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 21.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,416

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,865

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: $2,416 (1348%)
Insurance Median: $3,865 (2157%)
Cash: $2,416 (1348% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,865 (2157% 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 2157% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2057%). 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
Commercial Hmo Ppo $291 - $4,831 162%
Workers Comp $305 - $4,831 170%
Medicaid / KanCare $312 - $4,831 174%
Php Centennial $312 174%
Medicare (plans) $676 - $4,831 377%
UnitedHealthcare $676 - $773 377%
Champus $773 - $4,831 431%
Mcare Mcaid Hmo Dual $773 431%
Self Pay $2,416 1348%
Other Covernment $3,020 - $4,831 1685%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,623 - $4,831 2022%
Mva $4,831 2696%
Other Government $4,831 2696%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals