CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $652
Cash Discount Price: $2,203
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Dell Children's Medical Center is $652. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$652

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: $2,203 (1229%)

Insurance Median: $652 (364%)

Cash: $2,203 (1229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $652 (364% 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 364% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 264%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Champva	$110 - $158	61%
Ambetter / Centene	$153	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$153 - $815	85%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$153 - $154	85%
Dell Star	$153 - $154	85%
UnitedHealthcare	$153 - $154	85%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$153	85%
Wellpoint Star	$153 - $154	85%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$153	85%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$153 - $154	85%
Humana	$188	105%
Tricare	$229	128%
Seton Performance Plus	$635	354%
Aetna	$728 - $1,345	406%
Superior Star	$880 - $1,637	491%
Superior Star Foster	$880 - $1,637	491%
Superior Star Kids	$880 - $1,637	491%
Superior Star Plus	$880 - $1,637	491%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$990 - $1,842	552%
Covenant Health	$1,026	573%
Cigna	$1,610	898%

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 $2,203.
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 Dell Children's 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.