CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Broward Health Imperial Point

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $2,133
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Broward Health Imperial Point is $2,133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 11.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,133

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: $4,266 (2381%)
Insurance Median: $2,133 (1190%)
Cash: $4,266 (2381% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,133 (1190% 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 1190% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1090%). 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
Humana $186 104%
Medica Healthcare $186 104%
Preferred Care Partners $186 104%
United Aarp $186 104%
United/Wellmed $186 104%
Aetna $188 - $3,412 105%
Careplus Health Plan $188 105%
Florida Pace Center $188 105%
Devoted $191 - $1,920 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $193 108%
Doctor'S Healthcare $193 108%
Amerihealth Caritas $197 110%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $410 229%
United $410 229%
Community Care Plan $691 386%
Avmed $970 - $1,007 541%
Freedom Health $1,066 595%
Healthsun Health Plan $1,066 595%
Simply Healthcare $1,066 595%
Cigna $1,130 631%
Wellpath $1,493 833%
Wellcare $2,133 1190%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $2,346 1309%
Curative Administrators, Llc $2,559 1428%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $2,559 1428%
Tour + Med Assistance International $2,773 1547%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $2,986 1666%
Quality Health Management $2,986 1666%
Trident Global Assistance International $2,986 1666%
United International $2,986 1666%
Us Maritime Consultants $2,986 1666%
Dimension Health/International Plus $3,412 1904%
Medcare International $3,412 1904%
Seguro Reservas International $3,412 1904%
Star Healthcare Network $3,412 1904%
Viking Cruises $3,412 1904%
World Medical Management Solutions $3,412 1904%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals