CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $187
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,817
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $187. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,817. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,817

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$187

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: $1,817 (1014%)
Insurance Median: $187 (104%)
Cash: $1,817 (1014% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $187 (104% 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
Molina $42 - $187 23%
Parkland $42 - $153 23%
UnitedHealthcare $42 - $2,624 23%
Wellpoint $42 - $187 23%
Aetna $49 - $1,241 27%
Superior $50 - $187 28%
Procare $52 - $178 29%
Ambetter / Centene $53 - $153 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $54 - $2,070 30%
Humana $54 - $185 30%
United Options Nexus $76 - $1,196 42%
Coventry $83 - $2,540 46%
Healthfirst $102 - $2,042 57%
Quiktrip $116 - $2,289 65%
Rockwall County $118 - $2,544 66%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters $129 - $1,943 72%
Phcs $133 - $2,947 74%
Cigna $152 - $2,676 85%
Galaxy Health Network $152 - $3,198 85%
Multiplan $152 - $3,162 85%
Healthsmart $162 - $3,016 90%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals