CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $209
  • Cash Discount Price: $559
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $559. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$559

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$209

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: $559 (312%)
Insurance Median: $209 (117%)
Cash: $559 (312% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $209 (117% 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.

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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 $51 - $6,893 28%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $51 - $209 28%
Molina Mcr Adv $51 - $209 28%
Tricare $51 - $209 28%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $51 - $209 28%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $52 - $213 29%
Humana $53 - $219 30%
Moda Mcr Adv $53 - $209 30%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $55 - $2,335 31%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $56 - $376 31%
Molina - All Other Plans $56 - $230 31%
Aetna $61 - $1,996 34%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $77 43%
Cigna $86 - $2,037 48%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $87 - $2,054 49%
Molina Mcaid $88 - $1,124 49%
Coventry - All Plans $99 - $1,946 55%
First Choice - All Plans $101 - $2,054 56%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $106 - $2,054 59%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $111 - $1,427 62%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $169 - $1,124 94%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $169 - $1,124 94%
Norocor - All Plans $1,081 603%
UnitedHealthcare $1,124 - $2,054 627%
Healthscape - All Plans $1,730 965%
First Health - All Plans $1,924 1074%
Pacific Source - All Plans $1,989 1110%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $2,054 1146%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $2,097 1170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals