CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,814
Cash Discount Price: $6,923
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $1,814. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,923. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,923

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,814

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: $6,923 (3863%)

Insurance Median: $1,814 (1012%)

Cash: $6,923 (3863% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,814 (1012% 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 1012% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 912%). 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 - $3,115	224%
Freedom Health	$595 - $1,108	332%
Optimum	$595	332%
Aetna	$769 - $2,077	429%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$900	502%
Molina	$1,177 - $1,869	657%
Health Sun Health Plan	$1,475	823%
Aids Healthcare	$1,523 - $8,308	850%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$1,592	888%
United Ppo	$1,641	916%
Avmed	$1,800 - $3,462	1004%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,828	1020%
Plotkin Health	$3,462	1932%
Prime Health Sherriff	$3,462	1932%
Corvel Corporation	$3,619	2020%
Careworks (Rockport)	$3,696	2063%
Prime Health	$3,696	2063%
Medica Healthcare	$4,085	2280%
Multiplan	$5,192 - $5,885	2897%

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 $6,923.
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 Westside Regional 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.