CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $675
Cash Discount Price: $2,068
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is $675. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,068. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,068

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$675

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: $2,068 (1154%)

Insurance Median: $675 (377%)

Cash: $2,068 (1154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $675 (377% 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 377% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 277%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$134	75%
Geisinger Family Plan	$138	77%
Amerihealth	$154	86%
Upmc For You	$157	88%
Health Partners	$161	90%
Upmc Chip	$168	94%
Geisinger Health Plan	$176 - $539	98%
Humana	$176	98%
Life Geisinger	$176	98%
Medicare (plans)	$176 - $199	98%
Prison Health Services	$176	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$178 - $774	99%
Ambetter / Centene	$580	324%
Cigna	$1,444 - $1,511	806%
Aetna	$1,553 - $2,228	867%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$1,668	931%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,704	951%
Wyoming Seminary	$2,334	1302%
Intergroup Services	$2,835	1582%
Multiplan	$2,835	1582%

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 $2,068.
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 Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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.