CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Dallas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $182
  • Cash Discount Price: $175
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Dallas Regional Medical Center is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$182

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: $175 (98%)
Insurance Median: $182 (102%)
Cash: $175 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $182 (102% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $152 - $702 85%
Cigna $152 - $181 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $152 - $740 85%
Superior Health Plan/Wellcare $152 - $567 85%
UnitedHealthcare $152 - $719 85%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $152 - $740 85%
Molina $162 - $785 90%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) Workercomp $167 93%
Aetna $171 - $263 95%
Care N Care Insurance Company $175 98%
Medicare (plans) $175 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $175 - $289 98%
Tricare $175 98%
Usa Senior Care Network $175 98%
Wellmed $175 98%
Multiplan $184 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $184 103%
Imperial Insurance Companies Mcr $186 104%
American Health Plan $193 108%
Hi Card $219 122%
Worker Compensation $228 - $351 127%
American Correction Healthcare $242 135%
Employee Direct Healthcare $245 137%
Total Plans Srvices $245 137%
Wellpath $254 142%
Corporate Remedies Workers Comp $263 147%
Naphcare -Prison $272 152%
Elap Services $289 161%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals