CPT 70460 Radiology
Ct head/brain w/dye Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$148
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$148
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$179
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$96
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.10
Work RVU
3.25
Facility PE RVU
0.09
Malpractice RVU
4.44
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $173 | $225 — $346 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $134 | $174 — $268 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $132 | $172 — $264 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $145 | $189 — $290 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $159 | $207 — $318 |
| CA — CHICO | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $159 | $206 — $318 |
| CA — FRESNO | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $170 | $220 — $339 |
| CA — MADERA | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — MERCED | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — MODESTO | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — NAPA | $185 | $240 — $369 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $169 | $219 — $338 |
| CA — REDDING | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $159 | $206 — $317 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $160 | $208 — $319 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $167 | $217 — $334 |
| CA — SALINAS | $166 | $216 — $332 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ct head/brain w/dye cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $148. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $179. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $96.
How much does Ct head/brain w/dye cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $148.