CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Parma Community General Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $959
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,439
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Parma Community General Hospital is $959. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,439. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7007 Powers Boulevard, Parma, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,439

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$959

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: $1,439 (803%)
Insurance Median: $959 (535%)
Cash: $1,439 (803% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $959 (535% 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 535% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 435%). 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 $165 - $1,843 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $165 - $1,040 92%
Cigna $165 - $1,247 92%
Devoted Health $165 92%
Humana $165 92%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $165 - $965 92%
Molina $165 92%
Primetime Health Plan $165 92%
Summacare $165 92%
The Health Plan $165 - $1,266 92%
UnitedHealthcare $165 - $1,192 92%
Wellcare By Allwell $165 92%
Paramount $170 95%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $173 97%
Valor Health Plans $173 97%
Ambetter / Centene $297 166%
Caresource $297 166%
Amish Aid Community Plan $882 492%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $882 492%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $882 492%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $900 - $959 502%
Clarity $921 514%
Immergrun $959 535%
Sunrise Plain Communities $959 535%
Aultcare $975 544%
Healthsmart $1,247 696%
Ohio Health Choice $1,247 - $1,726 696%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $1,343 749%
Beech Street $1,534 - $1,726 856%
Ohio Preferred Network $1,534 - $1,726 856%
First Health $1,592 888%
Jp Farley $1,595 890%
Century Health Network $1,630 910%
Private Healthcare System $1,649 920%
Configurenet $1,726 963%
Fortified Provider Network $1,726 963%
Multiplan $1,726 963%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7007 Powers Boulevard, Parma, OH 44129
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals