CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $2,764
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,595
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Laredo Medical Center is $2,764. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,595. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 15.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,595

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,764

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: $2,595 (1448%)
Insurance Median: $2,764 (1542%)
Cash: $2,595 (1448% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,764 (1542% 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 1542% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1442%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $152 - $309 85%
Molina $152 - $309 85%
UnitedHealthcare $152 - $2,682 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $155 - $2,102 86%
Amerigroup $160 89%
Cigna $160 - $6,023 89%
Superior $160 - $325 89%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $168 94%
Veterans Eval Services $168 94%
Humana $173 97%
Medicare (plans) $173 97%
Node Champva $176 98%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $176 98%
Node Va $176 98%
Tricare $176 98%
Triwest $176 98%
Aetna $179 - $5,458 100%
American Health $180 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $181 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $182 102%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $182 102%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $185 103%
Industrial Rehab $203 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $220 123%
Node Molina Health Exchange $292 163%
Node Brookshire Brothers $308 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $328 183%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $335 187%
Health Smart $335 - $6,587 187%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $352 196%
Tx Work Comp $352 196%
Imo Work Comp $405 226%
Node Naphcare $405 226%
Self Pay $586 - $1,223 327%
Lonestar Athletic $750 419%
Tx Workforce Commission $2,764 - $3,105 1542%
Mutual Of Omaha $5,444 - $8,940 3038%
Multiplan Primary $6,281 - $7,058 3505%
Medical Control $6,951 - $7,811 3879%
Accountable Health Plans $7,119 - $8,469 3973%
Health Headquarters $7,119 - $7,999 3973%
Multiplan $7,286 - $8,187 4066%
Nha $7,370 - $8,281 4113%
Galaxy Health Network $7,412 - $8,328 4136%
Cchn $7,538 - $8,469 4206%
Nppn Plan Vista $7,538 - $8,469 4206%
Ppo Next $7,538 - $8,469 4206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals