CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Cape Canaveral Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $1,467
  • Cash Discount Price: $731
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Cape Canaveral Hospital is $1,467. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $731. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$731

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,467

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: $731 (408%)
Insurance Median: $1,467 (819%)
Cash: $731 (408% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,467 (819% 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 819% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 719%). 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 $74 - $2,922 41%
Health First Health Plan $96 - $871 54%
Corizon Health $183 102%
Molina Healthcare $207 - $3,273 116%
Humana $211 - $2,922 118%
Aetna $217 - $3,214 121%
Amerigroup $217 - $3,068 121%
Sunshine Health Plan $217 - $3,068 121%
Florida Healthcare Plans $923 515%
Cigna $1,125 - $1,204 628%
Disney Cruise Line $1,753 978%
Florida Blue $2,071 - $2,172 1156%
Prime Heath Services, Inc. $2,192 1223%
Multiplan $2,338 1305%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals