CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $252
  • Cash Discount Price: $10,717
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is $252. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,717. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9300 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10,717

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$252

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: $10,717 (5980%)
Insurance Median: $252 (141%)
Cash: $10,717 (5980% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $252 (141% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $53 - $194 30%
Community Care Health $58 - $178 32%
Sierra Hpn $58 - $178 32%
Molina Healthcare $58 - $185 32%
Ambetter / Centene $61 - $2,337 34%
United $129 - $2,426 72%
Sierra $310 173%
Cigna $417 - $938 233%
Legacy Provider Network $850 474%
Corvel $898 - $949 501%
Olympus Medsave USA $945 - $8,347 527%
Aetna $976 - $980 545%
Select Health $2,404 - $2,565 1342%
Prominence Healthfirst $3,339 1863%
Cmn Global $4,674 2608%
Evernorth $5,564 3105%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust $6,677 3726%
Multiplan $7,011 - $8,124 3912%
First Health $7,345 - $8,903 4099%
Medcare International $8,347 4658%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9300 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals