CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $1,975
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,763
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $1,975. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,763. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 11.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,763

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,975

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: $1,763 (984%)
Insurance Median: $1,975 (1102%)
Cash: $1,763 (984% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,975 (1102% 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 1102% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1002%). 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
Aetna $159 - $2,017 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $159 - $2,123 89%
Cigna $159 - $2,168 89%
Devoted Health $159 89%
Humana $159 89%
Molina $159 89%
Primetime Health Plan $159 89%
Summacare $159 - $2,139 89%
The Health Plan $159 - $2,069 89%
UnitedHealthcare $159 - $2,168 89%
Wellcare By Allwell $159 89%
Paramount $164 92%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $167 93%
Valor Health Plans $167 93%
Ambetter / Centene $286 160%
Caresource $286 160%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $520 290%
Amish Aid Community Plan $600 335%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $600 335%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $600 335%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $832 - $2,330 464%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $900 - $1,176 502%
Immergrun $1,176 656%
Sunrise Plain Communities $1,176 656%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $1,646 919%
Beech Street $1,881 - $2,116 1050%
Ohio Preferred Network $1,881 - $2,116 1050%
First Health $1,951 1089%
Century Health Network $1,998 1115%
Ohio Health Choice $1,998 - $2,116 1115%
Private Healthcare System $2,022 1128%
Aultcare $2,116 1181%
Clarity $2,116 1181%
Configurenet $2,116 1181%
Fortified Provider Network $2,116 1181%
Healthsmart $2,116 1181%
Jp Farley $2,116 1181%
Multiplan $2,116 1181%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals