CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $1,839
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,896
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Holy Cross Hospital is $1,839. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,896. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4725 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,896

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,839

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: $2,896 (1616%)
Insurance Median: $1,839 (1026%)
Cash: $2,896 (1616% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,839 (1026% 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 1026% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 926%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Wc Broward County $114 64%
Wc Corvel $114 64%
Wc Heritage Summit $116 65%
Trustbridge $171 95%
Aetna $180 - $2,236 100%
Preferred Care Partners $180 100%
UnitedHealthcare $180 - $3,623 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $183 - $1,945 102%
Catholic Hospice $183 102%
Medicare (plans) $183 - $192 102%
Ryan White Florida Mssrp $183 102%
Vitas Healthcare Corp $183 102%
Careplus Health Plans $184 103%
Cigna $185 - $1,128 103%
Solis Health Plans $192 107%
Molina Marketplace $302 169%
Oscar $311 174%
Ambetter / Centene $320 179%
Avmed Health Plan $337 - $1,114 188%
Curative $339 189%
Centivo $394 220%
Humana $696 - $4,455 388%
Geha $971 542%
Mvp $1,128 629%
Upmc Health Plan $1,128 629%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,336 - $4,455 746%
First Health $1,778 - $2,615 992%
Bcn Domestic $1,839 1026%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $1,839 1026%
Blue Care Network $1,839 1026%
Blue Distinction Transplant $1,839 1026%
Blue Shield - Ca $1,839 1026%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $1,839 1026%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $1,839 1026%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $1,839 1026%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $1,839 1026%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $1,839 1026%
Health Choices $1,839 1026%
Kaiser Domestic $1,839 1026%
Pre-Employment $1,839 1026%
Wc Domestic $1,839 1026%
Bridge Health $2,228 1243%
Community Care Plan $2,402 - $4,455 1340%
Memorial Integrated Health $2,402 1340%
Connecticare $2,615 1459%
Emblem Health $2,615 1459%
Allianz Global Assistance $2,673 1492%
Axa Assistance Us $2,673 1492%
Axis Services $2,673 1492%
Cmn Global $2,673 1492%
Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance $2,673 1492%
Global Benefits Group $2,673 1492%
Global Health Claim Services $2,673 1492%
Global Medical Management $2,673 1492%
Guardian $2,673 1492%
Morgan White Administrators $2,673 1492%
National Healthcare Solutions $2,673 1492%
Olympus Managed Health Care $2,673 1492%
Penfield Care $2,673 1492%
Quality Health Management $2,673 1492%
Sanus Healthcare $2,673 1492%
Ww Concierge Healthcare Service $2,673 1492%
Sunmed International $2,762 1541%
International Generic $2,896 1616%
Phcs $3,118 1740%
Unicare $3,118 1740%
Multiplan $3,920 2188%
General Electric $4,455 2486%
Heartland Hospice $4,455 2486%
Hospice Vitas $4,455 2486%
Sunbelt International $4,455 2486%
Sunshine State Health Plan $4,455 2486%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4725 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals