CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $439
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,054
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Christ Hospital is $439. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,054. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,054

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$439

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: $1,054 (588%)
Insurance Median: $439 (245%)
Cash: $1,054 (588% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $439 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $78 - $1,054 44%
Caresource [2031] $78 - $1,054 44%
Humana $78 - $1,757 44%
Medicaid / KanCare $78 - $1,054 44%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $1,757 45%
Aetna $164 - $1,054 92%
Allied Benefits [2163] $164 92%
Ambetter / Centene $164 92%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $164 92%
Cigna $164 - $1,757 92%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $164 92%
First Health [2041] $164 92%
Medben [2222] $164 92%
Medicare (plans) $164 92%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $164 92%
Meridian [2185] $164 92%
Meritain Health [2224] $164 92%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $164 - $1,757 92%
Perennial [4200] $164 92%
Poppins Health [2299] $164 92%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $439 245%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $439 245%
Medical Mutual [2054] $485 271%
Western And Southern [2076] $485 271%
Geha [2168] $795 444%
Golden Rule [2161] $795 444%
United Medical Resources [2104] $795 444%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $843 470%
Nalc [2178] $934 521%
Priority Health [2225] $934 521%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $1,054 588%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $1,054 588%
Life Synch [2080] $1,054 588%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $1,283 716%
Bccp [3079] $1,757 980%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $1,757 980%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $1,757 980%
Suburban Health [2408] $1,757 980%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals