CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $808
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Ohio State University State Health System is $808. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$808

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%)

Insurance Median: $808 (451%)

Ins. Median: $808 (451% 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 451% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 351%). 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
Aetna	$170 - $1,605	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$170 - $1,942	95%
Medicare (plans)	$170 - $184	95%
Medigold	$170	95%
Mmo	$170 - $1,089	95%
Molina	$170 - $285	95%
Upper Ohio Valley	$170 - $1,317	95%
Humana	$174 - $714	97%
Buckeye Community	$176 - $264	98%
Caresource	$179 - $264	100%
Healthspan	$179 - $958	100%
Cigna	$475	265%
United	$475	265%
Osu Health Plan	$676 - $998	377%
Ohio Ppo	$774 - $894	432%
Odrc	$812	453%
Ohiohealth	$1,297 - $1,497	724%
Lifetrac	$1,357	757%
Frontpath	$1,597	891%
Multiplan	$1,597	891%
Healthsmart	$1,796	1002%

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 $X.
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 Ohio State University State Health System 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.