CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $839
Cash Discount Price: $1,446
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital is $839. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,446. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 651 West Marion Road, Mount Gilead, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,446

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$839

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: $1,446 (807%)

Insurance Median: $839 (468%)

Cash: $1,446 (807% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $839 (468% 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 468% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 368%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$484 - $493	270%
UnitedHealthcare	$484 - $1,822	270%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$489 - $1,717	273%
Amerihealth Caritas - All Plans	$498	278%
Humana	$498 - $2,069	278%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans	$798	445%
Medicare (plans)	$823 - $839	459%
Aetna	$839 - $1,913	468%
Caresource Marketplace - All Other Plans	$1,029	574%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Marketplace	$1,668	931%
Ohiohealthy Network - All Other Plans	$1,668	931%
Ohiohealthy Preferred	$1,668	931%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Comm - All Other Plans	$1,802	1006%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio - Admin Serv	$1,891	1055%
Phcs - All Plans	$2,046	1142%
Cigna	$2,091	1167%
Multiplan - All Plans	$2,113	1179%
Healthstar Comm - All Plans	$2,135	1191%
Beech Street - All Plans	$2,158	1204%

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 $1,446.
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 Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital 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.