CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Bella Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $137
  • Cash Discount Price: $390
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Bella Vista Hospital is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $390. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$390

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$137

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: $390 (218%)
Insurance Median: $137 (76%)
Cash: $390 (218% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $137 (76% 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.

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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
First Medical Vital $76 42%
Plan Salud Menonita Vital $76 42%
Champva $109 61%
Tricare $109 61%
UnitedHealthcare $109 61%
Triple S Vital $116 65%
Medicare (plans) $122 - $133 68%
Preferred Medical Choice(Pmc) $137 76%
Triple S Advantage $137 76%
Triple S $138 77%
Mcs $140 78%
International Medical Card $162 90%
Fondo Del Seguro Del Estado $175 98%
Acaa $178 99%
Plan Salud Menonita $300 167%
Mapfre Life Insurance Life Insurance $325 181%
Asociacion Maestros (Prossam) $350 195%
Servicios De Salud Bella Vista $350 195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR 00681
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals