CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $341
Cash Discount Price: $6,928
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Medical City Alliance is $341. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,928. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,928

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$341

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: $6,928 (3866%)

Insurance Median: $341 (190%)

Cash: $6,928 (3866% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $341 (190% 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
Amerigroup	$152	85%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$152	85%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$152	85%
United	$152 - $1,573	85%
Cigna	$160 - $970	89%
Aetna	$165 - $5,036	92%
Molina	$168 - $171	94%
Humana	$190 - $427	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$230 - $3,076	128%
Superior Health Plan	$485	271%
Healthcare Highways	$2,342	1307%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$5,196	2900%
Independent Medical Systems	$6,928	3866%
National Healthcare Solutions	$6,928	3866%

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 $6,928.
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 Medical City Alliance 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.