CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Washakie Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $900
Cash Discount Price: $646
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Washakie Medical Center is $900. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $646. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 South 15Th Street, Worland, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$646

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$900

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: $646 (360%)

Insurance Median: $900 (502%)

Cash: $646 (360% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $900 (502% 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 502% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 402%). 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

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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
Banner Health	$56 - $900	31%
Humana	$56 - $900	31%
Medica	$56 - $1,778	31%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$56 - $900	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $1,718	31%
Interwest Health	$57 - $1,837	32%
Prime Health Services	$57 - $1,837	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $1,780	61%
First Choice Health Network	$110 - $1,780	61%
Hue Health, Inc	$110 - $1,780	61%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$110 - $1,780	61%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$110 - $1,780	61%
Coventry	$111 - $1,799	62%
Cigna	$113 - $1,818	63%
Multiplan	$113 - $1,818	63%

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 $646.
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 Washakie Medical Center 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.