CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Surgical Institute of Reading

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $236
Cash Discount Price: $253
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Surgical Institute of Reading is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2752 Century Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$236

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: $253 (141%)

Insurance Median: $236 (132%)

Cash: $253 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $236 (132% 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
Unison	$80 - $175	45%
Aetna	$175 - $2,160	98%
Bhp	$175 - $963	98%
Geisinger Health Plan	$175 - $263	98%
United	$179	100%
Highmark	$193	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$210	117%
Devon	$1,562	872%
First Health	$1,770	988%
Tricare	$1,822	1017%
Cigna	$121,820	67980%

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 $253.
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 Surgical Institute of Reading 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.