CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Glen Rose Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,289
Cash Discount Price: $3,270
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Glen Rose Medical Center is $2,289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 12.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1021 Holden Street, Glen Rose, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,289

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: $3,270 (1825%)

Insurance Median: $2,289 (1277%)

Cash: $3,270 (1825% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,289 (1277% 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 1277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1177%). 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

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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
Cook Children'S	$1,504	839%
Aetna	$1,995 - $2,289	1113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,126 - $2,616	1186%
Rightcare Scott And White	$2,126	1186%
Cigna	$2,289	1277%
Scott And White	$2,453	1369%
Humana	$2,943 - $3,107	1642%

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 $3,270.
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 Glen Rose Medical Center 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.