CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,385
Cash Discount Price: $1,592
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $1,385. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,592. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,592

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,385

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: $1,592 (888%)

Insurance Median: $1,385 (773%)

Cash: $1,592 (888% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,385 (773% 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 773% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 673%). 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
Empire	$43 - $142	24%
Amerihealth	$80 - $134	45%
Fidelis	$146 - $256	81%
Aetna	$179 - $2,016	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$179 - $7,981	100%
Geisinger	$183 - $1,607	102%
Humana	$205 - $2,486	114%
Tricare	$205	114%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$207	116%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$1,447	807%
Geisinger - All Plans	$1,531	854%
Cigna	$1,639	915%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$1,639	915%
Independent Health - All Plans	$1,710	954%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$1,815	1013%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$1,894	1057%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,989 - $3,471	1110%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$2,315	1292%
Emblem/Ghi	$2,431	1357%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,631	1468%
Healthnow - All Plans	$7,925	4422%

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 $1,592.
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 Arnot Ogden Medical Center 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.