CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Dickenson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $716
  • Cash Discount Price: $549
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Dickenson Community Hospital is $716. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $549. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$549

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$716

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: $549 (306%)
Insurance Median: $716 (400%)
Cash: $549 (306% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $716 (400% 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 400% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 300%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $270 - $2,388 151%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $356 - $737 199%
Cigna $427 - $752 238%
Optima Health $583 325%
Aetna $606 - $1,910 338%
Molina Healthcare $606 - $745 338%
Amerigroup $716 400%
Managed Medicaire $716 400%
Medicare (plans) $716 400%
Sentara Health $716 - $881 400%
United Mine Workers Of America $716 400%
Humana $728 406%
Devoted Health Plan $752 420%
Nhc Advantage $752 420%
Medcost $836 467%
Ambetter / Centene $884 493%
Seven Corners, Inc. $2,388 1333%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA 24228
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals