CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Hospital Perea

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $130
Cash Discount Price: $375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Hospital Perea is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15 Dr Basora Street, Mayaguez, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$130

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: $375 (209%)

Insurance Median: $130 (73%)

Cash: $375 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $130 (73% 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
First Medical	$44 - $162	25%
Va	$58	32%
Mso	$59 - $82	33%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$59 - $300	33%
Ch	$74	41%
Mcs	$78 - $140	44%
Medicare (plans)	$80	45%
Tricare	$83	46%
Acaa	$89	50%
Triple S	$109 - $124	61%
Prossam	$130	73%
Humana	$140 - $282	78%
Cigna	$162	90%
Mapfre	$162	90%
Comerciales	$175	98%
Mc	$175	98%
Bella Vista	$217	121%
Bl	$275	153%
Privado	$275	153%
Aarp	$300	167%

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 $375.
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 Hospital Perea 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.