CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Jefferson Healthcare

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $754
Cash Discount Price: $1,010
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Jefferson Healthcare is $754. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,010. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,010

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$754

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: $1,010 (564%)

Insurance Median: $754 (421%)

Cash: $1,010 (564% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $754 (421% 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 421% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 321%). 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
Tricare	$53 - $826	30%
Chpw Mcr Adv	$57 - $892	32%
Aetna	$60 - $2,125	33%
Medicare (plans)	$61 - $843	34%
Molina Mcr Adv	$61 - $826	34%
Molina Marketplace-All Other Plans	$66 - $1,033	37%
Chpw Commercial-All Other Plans	$79 - $2,007	44%
Coord Care Comm/Exchge-All Other Plans	$84 - $2,125	47%
Chpw Mcaid	$93 - $738	52%
Molina Mcaid	$93 - $754	52%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$96 - $776	54%
Regence-All Other Plans	$123 - $1,771	69%
Premera-All Plans	$140 - $2,007	78%
Cigna	$148 - $2,125	83%
Coord Care Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$790	441%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,322	738%
Coord Care Cascade Ip/Op Only	$2,125	1186%

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 $1,010.
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 Jefferson Healthcare 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.