CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $286
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,406
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $286. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$286

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: $1,406 (785%)
Insurance Median: $286 (160%)
Cash: $1,406 (785% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $286 (160% 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 $179 - $1,256 100%
UnitedHealthcare $179 - $228 100%
Vha $179 100%
Capital Health Plan $183 - $1,464 102%
Humana $183 - $228 102%
North Central Hospice $183 102%
Wellcare $183 102%
Careplus $189 105%
Carelon Health $194 108%
Positive Healthcare Partners $197 110%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $201 112%
Devoted Health Plan $201 112%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $201 112%
Ghilcrest County $223 124%
Levy County $223 124%
Beacon Health Strategies $228 127%
Sunshine State Health Plan $228 127%
Aetna $237 - $2,412 132%
Florida Community Care $238 133%
Simply Healthcare $245 137%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $248 138%
Community Care Plan $248 138%
Molina $248 138%
Wellpath $286 160%
Ambetter / Centene $297 166%
Florida Health Care Plan $322 180%
Uaa $832 - $1,115 464%
Avmed $857 - $941 478%
Northeast Fl Hospital $961 - $1,288 536%
Health First $1,530 - $2,049 854%
Prime Health Services $1,530 - $2,049 854%
Archbold Medical Center $1,639 - $2,195 915%
Genex $1,639 - $2,195 915%
Cigna $1,744 973%
Corvel Corp $1,857 - $2,488 1036%
Geha $1,966 - $2,634 1097%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals