CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $651
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Samaritan Albany General Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $651. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1046 6Th Avenue Sw, Albany, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$651

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $651 (363%)

Insurance Median: $98 (55%)

Cash: $651 (363% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (55% 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.

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
Pacificsource	$46 - $118	26%
Devoted Health	$50 - $58	28%
Healthnet	$50 - $1,397	28%
Humana	$50 - $1,404	28%
Samaritan	$51 - $1,152	28%
Cigna	$52 - $1,368	29%
Ihn	$56 - $57	31%
Regence	$58 - $715	32%
Moda	$62 - $150	35%
Providence	$67 - $1,397	37%
Aetna	$91 - $1,368	51%
First Choice	$121	68%

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 $651.
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 Samaritan Albany General 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.