CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $3,212
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,793
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is $3,212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,793. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 17.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,793

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,212

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: $11,793 (6581%)
Insurance Median: $3,212 (1792%)
Cash: $11,793 (6581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,212 (1792% 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 1792% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1692%). 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
United $402 - $5,307 224%
Aetna $968 - $3,538 540%
Avmed $1,695 - $5,896 946%
Simply $1,816 1013%
Molina Healthcare $2,241 - $3,774 1251%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3,007 1678%
Corvel Corporation $3,098 1729%
Prime Health $3,163 1765%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $3,261 1820%
Plotkin Health $5,896 3290%
Prime Health Sheriff $5,896 3290%
Multiplan $9,198 - $10,024 5133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL 32177
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals