CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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%)
Insurance Median: $192 (107%)
Ins. Median: $192 (107% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $154 86%
UnitedHealthcare $154 - $631 86%
Geisinger $159 - $397 89%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway $170 95%
Highmark Blue Shield $179 - $619 100%
Amerihealth $181 101%
Cigna $181 - $465 101%
Jefferson Health Partners $181 - $352 101%
Pa Health & Wellness $181 101%
Aetna $185 - $975 103%
Devoted Health $186 104%
Humana $186 104%
Upmc $186 - $856 104%
Emblem $190 - $784 106%
Gateway $190 106%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell) $193 108%
Ambetter / Centene $533 297%
Valley Preferred $1,025 572%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals