CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $431
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Punxsutawney Area Hospital is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $431. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$431

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $431 (241%)

Insurance Median: $139 (78%)

Cash: $431 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (78% 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
Highmark Wholecare	$31 - $170	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $862	20%
Tricare	$45 - $166	25%
Aetna	$50 - $515	28%
Amerihealth Caritas	$50 - $180	28%
Highmark	$50 - $4,651	28%
Geisinger Health Plan	$51 - $184	28%
United Mine Workers Of America	$51 - $183	28%
Upmc Health Plan	$51 - $873	28%
Cigna	$52 - $1,280	29%
Ambetter / Centene	$54 - $193	30%
Pa Health And Wellness Commercial	$64 - $366	36%
Geisinger	$71 - $512	40%
Humana	$180	100%
Pa Workers Compensation	$210 - $2,155	117%

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 $431.
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 Punxsutawney Area 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.