CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $4,926
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $4,926. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 27.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,926

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: $11,163 (6229%)
Insurance Median: $4,926 (2749%)
Cash: $11,163 (6229% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,926 (2749% 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 2749% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2649%). 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
Amerigroup $152 - $160 85%
Centennial Care $152 85%
St David’S Hospice $152 85%
Western Sky Community Care $152 85%
United $153 - $5,613 85%
El Paso First Health Plans $157 88%
Aetna $165 - $1,429 92%
Molina Healthcare $168 94%
Humana $190 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $572 - $975 319%
Superior Health Plan $591 - $748 330%
Cigna $1,064 - $2,762 594%
Bienvivir Senior Health $1,675 - $2,121 935%
Healthcare Highways $1,892 - $2,395 1056%
First Health $4,433 - $5,613 2474%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $4,433 - $6,861 2474%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $4,532 - $8,607 2529%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $4,926 - $6,237 2749%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $4,926 - $6,237 2749%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $5,419 - $6,861 3024%
Prime Health $5,911 - $7,484 3299%
Texas Workforce Commission $6,207 - $7,859 3464%
Multiplan $6,404 - $8,108 3574%
Phcs $6,404 - $8,108 3574%
Integrated Medical Systems $6,896 - $8,732 3848%
Samsa $6,896 - $8,732 3848%
Danmark - International Contract $7,389 - $9,356 4123%
Galaxy Health Network $7,389 - $9,356 4123%
Medcorp Southwest $7,882 - $9,979 4398%
Usa Managed Care $8,079 - $11,850 4508%
Affiliated Healthcare $8,374 - $10,603 4673%
National Provider Network $8,867 - $11,227 4948%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals