CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $175
  • Cash Discount Price: $847
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $847. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$847

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$175

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: $847 (473%)
Insurance Median: $175 (98%)
Cash: $847 (473% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $175 (98% 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
Highmark Advantage Community Blue $67 - $167 37%
Senior Life $72 - $179 40%
Va $72 - $179 40%
Health Partners Plan $74 - $185 41%
Martin'S Point $74 - $185 41%
Peak Health $74 - $421 41%
The Health Plan Of West Virginia $74 - $421 41%
Amerihealth Caritas $75 - $188 42%
Cigna $75 - $396 42%
Devoted $75 - $188 42%
Geisinger $75 - $188 42%
Humana $75 - $186 42%
United $75 - $186 42%
Pa Health And Wellness $77 - $192 43%
Upmc $77 - $194 43%
Highmark Wholecare $78 - $195 44%
American Health Plan Of Pa $79 - $197 44%
Provider Network Of America $79 - $1,130 44%
Provider Plan Partners Plan $79 - $197 44%
Upmc Health Plan $83 - $778 46%
Highmark Children'S Health Insurance Program $86 - $216 48%
Ambetter / Centene $90 - $224 50%
Highmark $97 - $395 54%
Velocity $108 - $269 60%
Community Blue $142 - $356 79%
Health Partners Plans $161 90%
Upmc For Kids Chip $177 99%
UnitedHealthcare $183 - $457 102%
Aetna $185 - $412 103%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals