CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $943
Cash Discount Price: $1,748
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $943. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,748. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,748

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$943

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: $1,748 (975%)

Insurance Median: $943 (526%)

Cash: $1,748 (975% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $943 (526% 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 526% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 426%). 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
Aetna	$152 - $3,742	85%
Wellpoint [1007]	$152 - $943	85%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$160	89%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$160 - $777	89%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$160	89%
Molina [1382]	$168 - $1,037	94%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$168	94%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$524 - $1,304	292%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$530 - $4,491	296%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$531 - $1,322	296%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$595	332%
Cigna	$1,177 - $3,742	657%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$1,503 - $3,742	839%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,671 - $4,160	932%

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 $1,748.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.