CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $1,301
  • Cash Discount Price: $10,604
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe is $1,301. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,604. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 504 Medical Center Blvd, Conroe, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10,604

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,301

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: $10,604 (5917%)
Insurance Median: $1,301 (726%)
Cash: $10,604 (5917% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,301 (726% 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 726% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 626%). 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
Texas Health Network $149 83%
Amerigroup $152 85%
Liberty County Indigent $152 85%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $152 - $2,982 85%
Community Health Choice Mcd $153 85%
United $156 - $6,579 87%
Aetna $166 - $1,301 93%
Molina Healthcare $168 94%
Humana $190 - $1,863 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $392 - $5,117 219%
Superior Health Plan $395 - $877 220%
Tx Workforce Commission $1,581 - $3,509 882%
Cigna $1,635 - $2,106 912%
Christus (Usfhp) $2,635 - $5,848 1470%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $2,833 - $12,427 1581%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $2,964 - $6,579 1654%
Coventry National First Health $3,511 - $7,792 1959%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $3,623 - $8,041 2022%
Rockport Workers Comp $3,623 - $8,041 2022%
Independent Medical System $3,952 - $8,772 2205%
National Healthcare Solutions $3,952 - $8,772 2205%
Southwest Medical $3,952 - $8,772 2205%
Coastal Comp $4,282 - $9,503 2390%
Multiplan $4,940 - $12,427 2757%
Physicians, Inc $5,599 - $12,427 3124%
Affiliated Ppo $5,929 - $13,158 3309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 504 Medical Center Blvd, Conroe, TX 77304
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals