CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas,The

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $754
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,930
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Womans Hospital of Texas,The is $754. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,930. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,930

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$754

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: $5,930 (3309%)
Insurance Median: $754 (421%)
Cash: $5,930 (3309% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $754 (421% 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 421% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 321%). 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%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $152 - $1,548 85%
Community Health Choice Mcd $153 85%
United $156 - $2,668 87%
Aetna $166 - $1,370 93%
Molina Healthcare $168 94%
Humana $190 - $1,863 106%
Superior Health Plan $356 199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $364 - $2,075 203%
Cigna $1,635 - $2,106 912%
Christus (Usfhp) $2,372 1324%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $2,550 - $5,040 1423%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $2,668 1489%
Coventry National First Health $3,161 1764%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $3,261 1820%
Rockport Workers Comp $3,261 1820%
Independent Medical System $3,558 1985%
National Healthcare Solutions $3,558 1985%
Southwest Medical $3,558 1985%
Coastal Comp $3,854 2151%
Affiliated Ppo $4,447 2482%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $4,447 2482%
Multiplan $4,447 - $5,040 2482%
Physicians, Inc $5,040 2813%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals