CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Lincoln Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,074
Cash Discount Price: $1,212
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Lincoln Hospital is $1,074. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,212. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Nichols Street, Davenport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,212

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,074

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: $1,212 (676%)

Insurance Median: $1,074 (599%)

Cash: $1,212 (676% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,074 (599% 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 599% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 499%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Labor & Industries - All Plans	$95	53%
Ambetter / Centene	$630	352%
Molina Hlthy Options	$630	352%
UnitedHealthcare	$630 - $1,185	352%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$668	373%
Aetna	$754 - $1,279	421%
Indian Hlth Services - All Plans	$754	421%
Tricare	$754	421%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$754	421%
Cigna	$1,027	573%
Molina Exchange-All Other Plans	$1,071	598%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt - All Plans	$1,077	601%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,185	661%
Uniform Medical Plan-All Plans	$1,185	661%
First Health Coventry-All Plans	$1,198	669%
Health Management Network-All Plans	$1,212	676%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$1,212	676%
Asuris Nw Health-All Plans	$1,239	691%
Multiplan-All Plans	$1,279	714%
Physician Hosp Comm Org-All Plans	$1,279	714%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$1,306	729%

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 $1,212.
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 Lincoln Hospital 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.