CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: East Adams Rural Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,631
Cash Discount Price: $1,375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at East Adams Rural Hospital is $1,631. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 9.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,631

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: $1,375 (767%)

Insurance Median: $1,631 (910%)

Cash: $1,375 (767% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,631 (910% 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 910% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 810%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$1,430 - $1,650	798%
Molina Mcaid	$1,529	853%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,559	870%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$1,559	870%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$1,605	896%
Premera First-All Plans	$1,613	900%
Assured Hospice Mcr-All Plans	$1,631	910%
Asuris Nw Hlth Mcr Adv	$1,631	910%
Molina Markeplace-All Other Plans	$1,631	910%
Molina Mcr Adv	$1,631	910%
Triwest Va-All Plans	$1,631	910%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,650	921%
Asuris Indiv And Family	$1,741	972%
Asuris Nw Health-All Other Plans	$1,741	972%

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 $1,375.
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 East Adams Rural 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.