CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $5,383
Cash Discount Price: $21,662
vs. Medicare Baseline: 30.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $5,383. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21,662. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 30.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21,662

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,383

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: $21,662 (12088%)

Insurance Median: $5,383 (3004%)

Cash: $21,662 (12088% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,383 (3004% 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 3004% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2904%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
United	$402 - $9,748	224%
Aetna	$769 - $6,499	429%
Avmed	$890 - $10,831	497%
Freedom Health	$1,863 - $3,466	1040%
Optimum	$1,863	1040%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,816	1571%
Corvel Corporation	$3,062	1709%
Careworks (Rockport)	$3,127	1745%
Prime Health	$3,127	1745%
Molina	$4,116 - $5,849	2297%
Health Sun Health Plan	$4,614	2575%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$4,982	2780%
United Ppo	$5,134	2865%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$5,719	3191%
Plotkin Health	$10,831	6044%
Prime Health Sherriff	$10,831	6044%
Medica Healthcare	$12,564	7011%
Multiplan	$16,246 - $18,413	9066%
Evernorth Bh	$17,330	9671%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $21,662.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University Hospital and Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.