CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $171
  • Cash Discount Price: $374
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Parkwest Medical Center is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $374. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$374

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$171

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: $374 (209%)
Insurance Median: $171 (95%)
Cash: $374 (209% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $171 (95% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $121 - $527 68%
UnitedHealthcare $124 - $374 69%
Tricare $154 - $163 86%
Farm Bureau $160 89%
Wellpoint $166 - $171 93%
Humana $167 93%
Aetna $171 - $396 95%
American Health Plan $171 95%
Cigna $171 - $996 95%
Devoted Health $171 95%
Nhc Advantage $171 95%
Wellcare $171 95%
Ehn $560 313%
Ambetter / Centene $617 344%
Correctional Medical Services $747 417%
Community Services Network $809 451%
Usa Managed Care Organization $872 487%
Beech Street $934 521%
Novanet $934 521%
Direct Care America $996 556%
Medsave Usa $996 556%
National Provider Network $996 556%
Ccn Managed Care $1,058 590%
Initial Group $1,096 612%
Galaxy Health Network $1,120 625%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals