CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $408
Cash Discount Price: $878
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $408. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $878. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$878

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$408

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: $878 (490%)

Insurance Median: $408 (228%)

Cash: $878 (490% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $408 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Advantra	$71	40%
Aetna	$71 - $541	40%
American Progressive	$71	40%
Medicare (plans)	$71	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72 - $840	40%
Humana	$72	40%
Medicaid / KanCare	$134	75%
Amerihealth	$147	82%
Geisinger Family Plan	$147	82%
Upmc For You	$157	88%
Health Partners	$161	90%
Upmc Chip	$168	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$171	95%
Prison Health Services	$211	118%
Geisinger Health Plan	$283 - $695	158%
UnitedHealthcare	$629	351%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$708	395%
Cigna	$990	552%
Medical Development International	$991	553%
Integrated Health Plan	$1,062	593%
Prime Health Services	$1,062	593%
Multiplan	$1,133	632%

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 $878.
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 Jersey Shore Hospital 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.