CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $250
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,058
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Methodist Charlton Medical Center is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,058. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,058

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$250

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: $2,058 (1148%)
Insurance Median: $250 (140%)
Cash: $2,058 (1148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $250 (140% 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
UnitedHealthcare $145 - $184 81%
Aetna $172 - $279 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $172 - $1,246 96%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $172 96%
Medicare (plans) $172 - $184 96%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $172 96%
Wellcare [7016] $172 96%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $181 101%
Cigna $181 - $319 101%
Globalhealth [1003] $181 101%
Procare Advantage [7018] $181 101%
Humana $183 102%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $183 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $186 104%
Coralvita [9216] $207 116%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $215 120%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $224 125%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $241 134%
Molina [3017] $250 140%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $267 149%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $276 154%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $284 158%
Allied National [2031] $284 158%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $284 158%
Ambetter / Centene $295 165%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $310 173%
Web Tpa [3049] $319 178%
Department Of Labor [8004] $345 193%
Evry Health [1013] $345 193%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $345 193%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $345 193%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $345 193%
Sana Benefits [3069] $345 193%
Velocity [3070] $345 193%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $431 241%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $431 241%
Dart Member Care [3039] $465 259%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $465 259%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $465 259%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $500 279%
Medicaid / KanCare $623 348%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals