CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: St Peter's Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $394
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,505
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at St Peter's Hospital is $394. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,505. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,505

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$394

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: $1,505 (840%)
Insurance Median: $394 (220%)
Cash: $1,505 (840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $394 (220% 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $90 - $2,315 50%
UnitedHealthcare $120 - $3,256 67%
Carelon Behavioral Health $126 - $1,736 70%
Albany County Correctional Facility $146 81%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan $146 81%
Nascentia Health Options $146 81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $155 - $504 86%
Eddy Seniorcare Pace $219 122%
Medicare (plans) $219 - $2,315 122%
Secure Horizons Ma Pffs $223 124%
Aetna $232 129%
Hudson Headwaters Pace $236 132%
Nascentia Health Plus $245 137%
Mvp $290 - $311 162%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $354 - $442 198%
Fidelis Care $394 220%
Blue Shield - Ca $442 247%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $442 247%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $442 247%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $442 247%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $442 247%
Wellpath $493 275%
Bcn Domestic $504 281%
Blue Care Network $504 281%
Unicare $504 281%
Allegiance $541 302%
American Postal Workers Secondary $541 302%
Cigna $541 302%
Diversified Administrators $541 302%
Health Partners $541 302%
Priority Health $541 302%
Tufts Health Plan $541 302%
Webtpa $541 302%
Emblem Health $1,505 840%
Nova $1,505 840%
Galaxy Health Network $1,852 1033%
Health Republic $1,968 1098%
Independent Health $1,968 1098%
Magnacare $1,968 1098%
Health New England $2,084 1163%
Multiplan $2,084 1163%
Phcs $2,084 1163%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $3,256 1817%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals