CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,695
Cash Discount Price: $549
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Hancock County Hospital is $1,695. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $549. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 9.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$549

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,695

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: $549 (306%)

Insurance Median: $1,695 (946%)

Cash: $549 (306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,695 (946% 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 946% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 846%). 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$150 - $2,388	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$186 - $1,797	104%
Amerigroup	$356 - $1,695	199%
Cigna	$427 - $1,780	238%
Optima Health	$455	254%
Aetna	$459 - $1,700	256%
Molina Healthcare	$464 - $1,780	259%
Sentara Health	$616 - $1,695	344%
Medcost	$1,136	634%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,695	946%
Managed Medicaire	$1,695	946%
Medicare (plans)	$1,695	946%
United Mine Workers Of America	$1,695	946%
Wellcare	$1,695 - $2,388	946%
Humana	$1,723	961%
Devoted Health Plan	$1,780	993%
Nhc Advantage	$1,780	993%
First Health Coventry	$1,910	1066%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$2,388	1333%

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 $549.
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 Hancock County Hospital 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.