CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,965
Cash Discount Price: $3,953
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas is $2,965. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,953. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 16.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,953

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,965

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: $3,953 (2206%)

Insurance Median: $2,965 (1655%)

Cash: $3,953 (2206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,965 (1655% 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 1655% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1555%). 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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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
America'S Choice	$2,767	1544%
Healthsmart	$2,965	1655%
Provider Network Of Amercia	$2,965	1655%
Quik Trip	$2,965	1655%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$2,965	1655%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$2,965	1655%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$3,162	1765%
Multiplan/Phcs	$3,162	1765%
Fortified Provider Network	$3,360	1875%
Prime Health Services	$3,360	1875%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$3,360	1875%

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 $3,953.
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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas 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.