CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Lower Keys Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $386
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Lower Keys Medical Center is $386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 College Road, Key West, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$386

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: $2,149 (1199%)
Insurance Median: $386 (215%)
Cash: $2,149 (1199% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $386 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $5,331 35%
Veterans Eval Services $168 94%
Tricare $186 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $193 - $5,861 108%
Humana $193 - $325 108%
Medicare (plans) $193 108%
Ultimate Health $193 108%
Node Champva $196 109%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $196 109%
Node United Behavioral Va Ccn $196 109%
Node Va $196 109%
Correct Care Solutions $216 121%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $245 137%
Prime Health Work Comp Fl $256 143%
Fl Work Comp $264 147%
Heritage Summit Work Comp Fl $264 147%
Florida Childrens Medical Services $316 176%
Medicaid / KanCare $316 - $347 176%
South Florida Community Care Network $316 176%
Amerigroup $347 194%
Positive Healthcare $347 194%
Simply Healthcare $347 - $2,149 194%
Wellcare $347 194%
Wellcare Healthease $347 194%
Molina $357 199%
Prestige Health Choice $366 204%
Magellan $379 211%
State Auto Insurance Fl $392 219%
Self Pay $1,872 - $2,426 1045%
Cigna $4,090 2282%
Aetna $4,839 2700%
Monroe County $5,199 2901%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $5,546 - $6,586 3095%
Keys Energy $5,546 3095%
Prime Health Ppo $5,546 3095%
Avmed Health Plan $5,892 3288%
Direct Healthcare $6,932 3868%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals