CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 Main Street, Dickson City, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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%)
Insurance Median: $183 (102%)
Ins. Median: $183 (102% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna $146 - $465 81%
Amerihealth Caritas $147 82%
Geisinger $147 - $388 82%
UnitedHealthcare $154 - $689 86%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway $170 95%
Aetna $174 - $950 97%
Highmark Blue Shield $175 - $728 98%
Amerihealth $176 98%
Jefferson Health Partners $180 - $181 100%
Pa Health & Wellness $181 101%
Devoted Health $182 102%
Humana $182 102%
Upmc $182 - $834 102%
Emblem $185 - $764 103%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell) $188 105%
Gateway $190 106%
Ambetter / Centene $519 290%
Valley Preferred $999 557%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 330 Main Street, Dickson City, PA 18519
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals