CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $4,995
Cash Discount Price: $20,101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $4,995. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 27.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20,101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,995

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: $20,101 (11217%)

Insurance Median: $4,995 (2787%)

Cash: $20,101 (11217% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,995 (2787% 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 2787% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2687%). 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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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 - $9,046	224%
Aetna	$769 - $6,030	429%
Avmed	$890 - $10,051	497%
Freedom Health	$1,729 - $3,216	965%
Optimum	$1,729	965%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,613	1458%
Corvel Corporation	$3,619	2020%
Careworks (Rockport)	$3,696	2063%
Prime Health	$3,696	2063%
Molina	$3,819 - $5,427	2131%
Health Sun Health Plan	$4,282	2390%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$4,623	2580%
United Ppo	$4,764	2658%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$5,307	2961%
Plotkin Health	$10,051	5609%
Prime Health Sherriff	$10,051	5609%
Medica Healthcare	$11,659	6506%
Multiplan	$15,076 - $17,086	8413%
Evernorth Bh	$16,081	8974%

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 $20,101.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

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 70460.
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.