CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: UPMC Lititz

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $842
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,295
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at UPMC Lititz is $842. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,295. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,295

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$842

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: $1,295 (723%)
Insurance Median: $842 (470%)
Cash: $1,295 (723% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $842 (470% 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 470% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 370%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $1,588 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $169 - $1,012 94%
Amerihealth Caritas $170 95%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $170 95%
Upmc Health Plan $174 - $1,511 97%
Aetna $178 - $1,010 99%
Cigna $180 - $958 100%
Geisinger $180 - $1,559 100%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $183 102%
Keystone Autism Services $274 153%
Premier Comp Solutions $280 156%
Prime Net $289 - $1,562 161%
Onecall $290 162%
Keystone Health Plan $432 - $1,012 241%
Upmc Work Partners $646 360%
Preferred Healthcare System $1,187 - $1,618 662%
Multiplan $1,834 1023%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA 17543
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals