CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $253
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,253
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is $253. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$253

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: $3,253 (1815%)
Insurance Median: $253 (141%)
Cash: $3,253 (1815% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $253 (141% 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
Medsolutions $144 80%
League Medical Concepts $152 - $176 85%
Amerigroup $153 - $253 85%
Harbor Hospice $153 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $153 - $496 85%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $153 - $258 85%
Humana $154 - $1,427 86%
Healthspring $160 89%
Medicare (plans) $160 89%
Provider Partners Health Plan $160 89%
Selectcare $160 89%
Superior Healthplan $160 - $325 89%
Tihp (Texas Independence Health Plan) $160 89%
UnitedHealthcare $160 - $860 89%
Community Health Choice $161 - $195 90%
Community Health Choice Uhrip $161 90%
Molina Healthcare $161 - $219 90%
Caresact $163 91%
Employer Direct Healthcare $163 - $176 91%
Hospice $163 91%
Rice Land Hospice $163 91%
Texas Medical Management Partners $163 - $176 91%
Tricare $163 91%
Triwest $163 91%
Cccn Pro Advantage $168 94%
Wellcare Of Texas $168 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $170 - $1,344 95%
Beacon Health $176 98%
Wellpath $179 100%
Corporate Remedies $240 134%
Elap Services $315 176%
Texas Workers Compensation $325 181%
Aetna $475 - $875 265%
Self Pay Emergent $488 272%
Cigna $560 - $2,277 313%
Iasis Employees $729 407%
Dept Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services $1,627 908%
Magellan Behavioral Health $1,952 1089%
First Health $2,147 1198%
Galaxy Health Network $2,277 1271%
Private Healthcare Systems $2,277 1271%
Texas Municipal League $2,277 1271%
Healthsmart $2,440 1362%
Multiplan $2,603 1453%
Commercial Non-Contracted $3,253 1815%
Heart To Heart Hospice $3,253 1815%
Lifesynch $3,253 1815%
Mhnet $3,253 1815%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $3,253 1815%
Single Case Agreement $3,253 1815%
United Behavioral Health $3,253 1815%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals