CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Cape Canaveral Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $1,209
  • Cash Discount Price: $602
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Cape Canaveral Hospital is $1,209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $602. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$602

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,209

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: $602 (336%)
Insurance Median: $1,209 (675%)
Cash: $602 (336% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,209 (675% 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 675% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 575%). 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 - $2,408 41%
Health First Health Plan $79 - $718 44%
Corizon Health $183 102%
Aetna $191 - $2,649 107%
Molina Healthcare $207 - $2,697 116%
Humana $211 - $2,408 118%
Amerigroup $217 - $2,528 121%
Sunshine Health Plan $217 - $2,528 121%
Florida Healthcare Plans $761 425%
Cigna $927 - $992 517%
Disney Cruise Line $1,445 806%
Prime Heath Services, Inc. $1,806 1008%
Multiplan $1,926 1075%
Florida Blue $2,071 - $2,172 1156%

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