CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $324
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,148
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $324. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,148. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,148

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$324

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: $1,148 (641%)
Insurance Median: $324 (181%)
Cash: $1,148 (641% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $324 (181% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $152 - $563 85%
UnitedHealthcare $152 - $1,428 85%
Superior $160 - $263 89%
Veterans Eval Services $168 94%
Healthspring $173 97%
Humana $173 97%
Medicare (plans) $173 97%
Node Champva $176 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $176 98%
Node Triwest $176 98%
Node Va $176 98%
Tricare $176 98%
Aetna $177 - $3,474 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $177 - $740 99%
American Health Mcr Adv $180 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $181 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $182 102%
Wellness Pointe $211 118%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $220 123%
Access Direct Platinum $300 167%
Self Pay $306 - $459 171%
Node Brookshire Brothers $308 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $328 183%
Work Comp $352 196%
Amerigroup $563 314%
Gregg Co Detention Center $614 343%
Verity Health Net $747 417%
Cigna $830 463%
Texas Rehab Commission $1,275 711%
Nx Health Network $1,632 911%
Health Smart $2,806 - $3,571 1566%
Multiplan $3,316 - $4,336 1850%
Aim Administrators $3,826 2135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals