CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $340
  • Cash Discount Price: $560
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center is $340. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $560. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$560

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$340

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: $560 (313%)
Insurance Median: $340 (190%)
Cash: $560 (313% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $340 (190% 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
Aetna $166 - $1,593 93%
Humana $166 93%
Managed Medicaire $166 93%
Medicare (plans) $166 93%
Sentara Health $166 - $963 93%
United Mine Workers Of America $166 93%
UnitedHealthcare $166 - $3,026 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $170 - $427 95%
Amerigroup $173 97%
Cigna $175 - $642 98%
Devoted Health Plan $175 98%
Molina Healthcare $175 - $422 98%
Mountain Empire Pace $175 98%
Nhc Advantage $175 98%
Wellcare $176 - $3,731 98%
Ambetter / Centene $363 203%
Seven Corners, Inc. $399 223%
Optima Health $414 231%
Medcost $1,776 991%
First Health Coventry $2,873 1603%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN 37662
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals