CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $295
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Milton S Hershey Medical Center is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $295. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$295

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $295 (165%)

Insurance Median: $193 (108%)

Cash: $295 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (108% 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
[Amerihealth Caritas]	$158 - $186	88%
[Highmark Wholecare]	$158 - $186	88%
[Cbc]	$160 - $589	89%
[Geisinger]	$167 - $663	93%
[Health Partners Plans]	$173 - $190	97%
[Pa Health & Wellness]	$174 - $192	97%
[Highmark]	$184 - $1,000	103%
Aetna	$188 - $493	105%
Humana	$188	105%
[Healthspring]	$188	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$190 - $468	106%
[Upmc]	$190 - $658	106%
[Point Comfort Underwriters]	$233	130%
Cigna	$569	318%
[Preferred Healthcare Systems]	$668	373%
[Highmark Aca]	$700	391%
[First Health]	$712	397%
[Multiplan]	$712	397%
[Highmark Choice Blue]	$800	446%

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 $295.
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 Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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.