CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $561
Cash Discount Price: $1,220
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center is $561. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,220. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15225 Healthcote Boulevard, Haymarket, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,220

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$561

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: $1,220 (681%)

Insurance Median: $561 (313%)

Cash: $1,220 (681% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $561 (313% 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 313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 213%). 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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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 [50002]	$99	55%
Tricare	$99	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$181 - $561	101%
Cigna	$181 - $1,951	101%
Medicare (plans)	$181	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$181 - $2,062	101%
VA Ccn [99926]	$181	101%
VA Ccn [99927]	$181	101%
Veterans Administration [99910]	$181	101%
Aetna	$183 - $2,015	102%
Humana	$185	103%
Carefirst [30007]	$703 - $856	392%
Geha [40009]	$1,660	926%
Multiplan Generic [40035]	$1,854	1035%
Vhn Generic [40040]	$1,854	1035%
Sentara Behavioral Health [40052]	$1,895	1057%
Sentara [40021]	$1,895	1057%
Kaiser Permenente [40014]	$2,195	1225%

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 $1,220.
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 Uva Health Haymarket 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.