CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Fairfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,140
Cash Discount Price: $738
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Fairfield Medical Center is $1,140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $738. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$738

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,140

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: $738 (412%)

Insurance Median: $1,140 (636%)

Cash: $738 (412% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,140 (636% 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 636% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 536%). 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
Humana	$152 - $5,975	85%
Aetna	$166 - $5,975	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$166 - $26,250	93%
Buckeye Community Health	$166 - $9,449	93%
Medical Mutual	$166 - $33,500	93%
Medicare (plans)	$166 - $5,975	93%
Medigold	$169 - $6,096	94%
Molina	$169 - $10,059	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$169 - $6,096	94%
Va Ccn	$169 - $6,096	94%
The Health Plan	$170 - $6,094	95%
Valor Health Plan	$170 - $6,094	95%
Caresource	$173 - $7,925	97%
Oscar	$220 - $6,240	123%
Bwc	$235 - $8,468	131%
Medicaid / KanCare	$365	204%
Amerihealth Caritas Ohio	$383	214%
Allied Benefit Systems	$1,140	636%
Meritain Health	$1,140	636%
Quality Care Partners/Ohio Ppo Connect	$1,181	659%
The Ohio State Health Plan	$1,263	705%
Cigna	$1,351	754%
Ohio Healthy	$1,542	860%
Multiplan	$1,558	869%
Miscellaneous Plans	$1,640	915%

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 $738.
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 Fairfield 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.