CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $335
Cash Discount Price: $153
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is $335. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2501 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$335

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: $153 (85%)

Insurance Median: $335 (187%)

Cash: $153 (85% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $335 (187% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$335	187%
[First Health]	$335	187%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$498 - $712	278%

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 $153.
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 Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute 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.