CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $295
Cash Discount Price: $422
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Comanche County Medical Center is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $422. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$422

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$295

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: $422 (235%)

Insurance Median: $295 (165%)

Cash: $422 (235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $295 (165% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans	$46 - $550	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $458	27%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans	$51 - $415	28%
Choicecare Mcr Adv	$51 - $415	28%
Humana	$51 - $785	28%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$51 - $415	28%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$51 - $415	28%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans	$51 - $415	28%
Swhp Mcr Adv	$51 - $415	28%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans	$51 - $415	28%
Aetna	$54 - $707	30%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans	$54 - $450	30%
First Care Hmo Self Funded	$54 - $450	30%
Occunet - All Plans	$67 - $842	37%
Alliance Wc - All Plans	$77 - $623	43%
Cigna	$114 - $729	64%
Molina Mcaid	$175 - $707	98%
Swhp Mcaid	$175 - $707	98%
Mpi - All Plans	$1,010	564%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $422.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Comanche County Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.