CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Ivinson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,844
Cash Discount Price: $1,941
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Ivinson Memorial Hospital is $1,844. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,941. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 255 N 30Th, Laramie, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,941

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,844

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: $1,941 (1083%)

Insurance Median: $1,844 (1029%)

Cash: $1,941 (1083% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,844 (1029% 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 1029% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 929%). 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
Cms	$178	99%
Wise Networks	$1,805	1007%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,825	1018%
Cigna	$1,825	1018%
Great West Life	$1,825	1018%
Altius	$1,844	1029%
Coventry	$1,844	1029%
First Health	$1,844	1029%
Midlands Choice	$1,844	1029%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,844	1029%
Aetna	$1,863	1040%
Assurant	$1,863	1040%
Health Information Network	$1,863	1040%
Meritain	$1,863	1040%
Rci Insurance Group	$1,863	1040%
Starmark	$1,863	1040%

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 $1,941.
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 Ivinson Memorial 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.