CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $3,004
Cash Discount Price: $11,554
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $3,004. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,554. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 16.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,554

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,004

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: $11,554 (6448%)

Insurance Median: $3,004 (1676%)

Cash: $11,554 (6448% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,004 (1676% 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 1676% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1576%). 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

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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 - $5,199	224%
Aetna	$769 - $3,466	429%
Freedom Health	$994 - $1,849	555%
Optimum	$994	555%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,502	838%
Molina	$1,964 - $3,120	1096%
Avmed	$2,119 - $5,777	1182%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,461	1373%
Aids Healthcare	$2,542 - $13,865	1419%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$2,657	1483%
United Ppo	$2,738	1528%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,050	1702%
Corvel Corporation	$3,062	1709%
Careworks (Rockport)	$3,127	1745%
Prime Health	$3,127	1745%
Plotkin Health	$5,777	3224%
Prime Health Sherriff	$5,777	3224%
Medica Healthcare	$6,817	3804%
Multiplan	$8,666 - $9,821	4836%

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 $11,554.
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 Westside Regional 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.