CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Huron Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,793
Cash Discount Price: $767
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Huron Regional Medical Center is $1,793. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $767. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 172 Fourth Street Se, Huron, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$767

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,793

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: $767 (428%)

Insurance Median: $1,793 (1001%)

Cash: $767 (428% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,793 (1001% 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 1001% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 901%). 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

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

Billing Status

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
Medica	$116 - $2,192	65%
Sanford	$118 - $2,257	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$119 - $1,747	66%
Healthpartners	$123 - $2,330	69%
Tlc Advantage	$125 - $2,354	70%
Midlands	$132	74%
Wellmark	$1,067	595%
Avera	$1,793	1001%
Multiplan	$2,184	1219%
Americas	$2,354	1314%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$2,354	1314%
First Health Coventry	$2,354	1314%
Integrated Health Plan	$2,354	1314%

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 $767.
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 Huron Regional Medical Center 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.