CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $886
Cash Discount Price: $889
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is $886. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $889. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 East Cherry Street, Cushing, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$889

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$886

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: $889 (496%)

Insurance Median: $886 (494%)

Cash: $889 (496% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $886 (494% 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 494% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 394%). 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
Black Lung [6055]	$740	413%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$740 - $886	413%
Hooray Health [8000]	$740	413%
Lucent Health [6000]	$740	413%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$740	413%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$740	413%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$805	449%
UnitedHealthcare	$805 - $1,466	449%
Web Tpa [2115]	$886	494%
Cigna	$1,448	808%
Healthpartners [1500]	$1,448	808%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$1,448	808%
Pba [1775]	$1,448	808%
Global Health [1430]	$1,836	1025%
First Health [1375]	$2,053	1146%
Multiplan [1680]	$2,053	1146%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$2,103	1174%
Healthsmart [1505]	$2,518	1405%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$2,962	1653%

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 $889.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Cushing 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.