CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Medical City Dallas Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $709
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,596
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Medical City Dallas Hospital is $709. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,596. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,596

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$709

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: $4,596 (2565%)
Insurance Median: $709 (396%)
Cash: $4,596 (2565% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $709 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). 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 $150 84%
Amerigroup $152 85%
Cook Childrens Health Plan $152 85%
Parkland Community Health Plan $152 85%
United $152 - $988 85%
Cigna $160 - $2,528 89%
Aetna $165 - $2,707 92%
Molina $168 - $171 94%
Humana $190 - $427 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $220 - $2,040 123%
Superior Health Plan $322 180%
Imaging Providers Of Texas $350 195%
UnitedHealthcare $506 - $4,090 282%
Religious Order Of Jehovah Witness $919 513%
Unicare $1,103 - $4,596 616%
Healthcare Highways $1,553 867%
Healthcare Highways Ntx $1,608 897%
Prominence Health Plan $1,838 1026%
City Of Mckinney $2,068 1154%
Fidelis Securecare $2,068 1154%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $2,252 - $3,217 1257%
National Choicecare $2,298 1282%
Pc Texas Partners $2,528 1411%
Physicians Coop Of Tx $2,528 1411%
Rockport Health Group $2,528 1411%
Texas Instruments $2,574 1436%
Averde Health, Inc $2,665 1487%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $3,217 1795%
Mega Life $3,217 1795%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $3,263 1821%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting $3,447 1924%
Usa Managed Care $3,676 2051%
Usc Health Services $3,676 2051%
Galaxy Health Network $3,906 2180%
Independent Medical Systems $4,596 2565%
National Healthcare Solutions $4,596 2565%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals