CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $374
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,050
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $374. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,050. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,050

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$374

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: $1,050 (586%)
Insurance Median: $374 (209%)
Cash: $1,050 (586% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $374 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $134 75%
UnitedHealthcare $134 - $439 75%
Gateway $139 - $1,575 78%
Upmc $139 - $1,575 78%
Geisinger $146 - $1,500 81%
Amerihealth $147 - $180 82%
Jefferson Health Plan $147 82%
Aetna $154 - $1,200 86%
Highmark $168 - $361 94%
Life Butler County $171 95%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $171 - $525 95%
Medicare (plans) $171 95%
Peak Health $171 - $1,050 95%
Provider Partners $171 95%
Tricare $171 95%
Humana $178 99%
Devoted Health Plan $182 - $600 102%
The Health Plan $182 - $402 102%
Pa Health & Wellness $183 102%
Workers Comp $186 104%
American Health Plan $188 105%
Pnoa $188 - $1,200 105%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $226 - $280 126%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $280 - $401 156%
Highmark Community Blue $280 - $354 156%
Ellwood Group $343 - $645 191%
Cigna $391 - $750 218%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $729 - $750 407%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,050 - $1,275 586%
Devon $1,125 628%
Intergroup $1,200 670%
Multiplan $1,350 753%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals