CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $630
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,743
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $630. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,743. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,743

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$630

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: $6,743 (3763%)
Insurance Median: $630 (352%)
Cash: $6,743 (3763% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $630 (352% 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 352% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 252%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Community First Health Plans $152 - $1,821 85%
United $152 - $3,034 85%
Usa Managed Care Chip $152 85%
Amerigroup $153 - $944 85%
Aetna $166 - $3,372 93%
Molina Healthcare $168 94%
Humana $190 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $293 - $1,989 164%
Superior Health $337 188%
Imperial Insurance $1,281 715%
Fidelis Securecare $3,034 1693%
National Choicecare $3,372 1882%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $3,372 1882%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $3,372 1882%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $3,709 2070%
Independent Medical Systems $3,709 2070%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $3,709 2070%
Haa Preferred Partners $4,046 2258%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $4,383 2446%
National Healthcare Solutions $4,383 2446%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $4,720 2634%
Multiplan $5,057 - $5,732 2822%
Triwest Health Alliance $5,057 2822%
Usa Managed Care $5,057 2822%
Blue Bell $5,395 3011%
Directcare America $5,395 3011%
Managed Healthcare $5,732 3199%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals