Ct scan head or brain with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 8,612 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.0x markup — hospitals charge $389.49 but Medicare allows only $65.34. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ct scan head or brain with contrast (HCPCS code 70460) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $65.34, but hospitals typically charge $389.49 — a 6.0x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $65.34, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $13.07. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $49.94 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $98 | $131 | 25 | 31 | +50.3% |
| Nevada | $92 | $570 | 100 | 185 | +40.8% |
| Alaska | $90 | $888 | 36 | 94 | +37.5% |
| New York | $84 | $464 | 502 | 1,354 | +27.9% |
| Arizona | $82 | $571 | 187 | 512 | +25.3% |
| New Jersey | $78 | $455 | 230 | 563 | +19.9% |
| Maryland | $78 | $374 | 180 | 444 | +19.8% |
| Wyoming | $77 | $450 | 28 | 53 | +18.6% |
| California | $73 | $450 | 799 | 1,627 | +12.4% |
| Florida | $69 | $394 | 525 | 1,134 | +5.4% |
| Connecticut | $67 | $331 | 141 | 274 | +2.9% |
| Texas | $67 | $458 | 683 | 1,493 | +2.4% |
| Tennessee | $67 | $378 | 183 | 430 | +2.3% |
| Colorado | $66 | $383 | 157 | 314 | +0.4% |
| Minnesota | $64 | $426 | 294 | 512 | -1.7% |
| District of Columbia | $64 | $219 | 32 | 163 | -2.4% |
| Washington | $64 | $315 | 193 | 357 | -2.5% |
| Arkansas | $63 | $346 | 115 | 619 | -4.0% |
| South Carolina | $63 | $407 | 110 | 240 | -4.3% |
| Virginia | $62 | $568 | 234 | 617 | -5.1% |
| North Carolina | $62 | $394 | 298 | 694 | -5.6% |
| Massachusetts | $61 | $283 | 282 | 624 | -6.2% |
| Delaware | $61 | $250 | 30 | 63 | -6.4% |
| Georgia | $61 | $362 | 179 | 316 | -7.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $61 | $317 | 364 | 721 | -7.4% |
| Oregon | $59 | $265 | 103 | 231 | -9.2% |
| New Mexico | $59 | $341 | 55 | 108 | -9.6% |
| Kentucky | $59 | $261 | 108 | 212 | -10.3% |
| Maine | $58 | $234 | 56 | 123 | -10.8% |
| Alabama | $57 | $308 | 89 | 131 | -12.2% |
| Illinois | $57 | $356 | 305 | 699 | -13.2% |
| Wisconsin | $56 | $574 | 173 | 352 | -14.3% |
| Michigan | $56 | $238 | 311 | 912 | -14.5% |
| Ohio | $55 | $341 | 315 | 667 | -15.1% |
| Kansas | $55 | $281 | 67 | 113 | -15.6% |
| New Hampshire | $55 | $693 | 63 | 155 | -16.0% |
| Indiana | $55 | $286 | 145 | 290 | -16.2% |
| Iowa | $55 | $379 | 68 | 151 | -16.3% |
| Hawaii | $54 | $277 | 18 | 28 | -17.0% |
| Utah | $54 | $203 | 77 | 180 | -17.8% |
| Missouri | $54 | $332 | 177 | 495 | -18.0% |
| Mississippi | $53 | $263 | 66 | 104 | -18.5% |
| Rhode Island | $53 | $233 | 39 | 61 | -19.3% |
| Nebraska | $53 | $213 | 69 | 142 | -19.5% |
| Oklahoma | $53 | $392 | 103 | 258 | -19.6% |
| Montana | $52 | $167 | 20 | 35 | -19.7% |
| North Dakota | $52 | $222 | 17 | 33 | -20.0% |
| Vermont | $52 | $273 | 17 | 63 | -20.7% |
| West Virginia | $51 | $264 | 48 | 93 | -21.5% |
| South Dakota | $51 | $231 | 13 | 33 | -22.0% |
| Idaho | $51 | $314 | 33 | 74 | -22.1% |
| Louisiana | $49 | $237 | 92 | 223 | -24.5% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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