CT scan, head (with contrast)
Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park
Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70460
- Insurance Median: $3,971
- Cash Discount Price: $5,294
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.16x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 2216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2116%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $3,177 | 1773% |
| Americas Choice Provider Network | $3,706 | 2068% |
| Usa Managed Care Organization | $3,971 | 2216% |
| Quiktrip Corporation | $3,971 | 2216% |
| Provider Network Of America | $3,971 | 2216% |
| Velocity | $3,971 | 2216% |
| Multiplan-Phcs | $4,235 | 2363% |
| Prime Health Services | $4,500 | 2511% |
| Medincrease | $4,765 | 2659% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 70460, representing a CT scan of the head with contrast, the Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park lists a cash median price of $5,294.00. This cash rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $179.20, which serves as the federal baseline for the true cost of this service. While the facility's median negotiated rate across nine payers is $3,971.00, this amount remains above the Medicare rate, illustrating that commercial contracts often exceed the government's cost basis. Patients should be aware that while insurance networks provide a ceiling on charges, the negotiated rate may still be higher than paying cash outright, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the out-of-pocket cost could be substantial.
To minimize costs, patients should proactively contact the hospital to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront. It is also critical to request an itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as summary bills often obscure individual charges and may include unbundled codes or services not rendered. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, verifying the line-by-line details ensures you are not paying for unnecessary items. Finally, avoid relying on verbal assurances regarding discounts or dispute resolutions; instead, send a formal written audit dispute via certified mail to the billing supervisor to ensure any corrections are officially recorded and processed.