CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida University Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $3,274
Cash Discount Price: $12,594
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at HCA Florida University Hospital is $3,274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,594. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 18.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3476 S University Dr., Davie, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,594

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,274

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: $12,594 (7028%)

Insurance Median: $3,274 (1827%)

Cash: $12,594 (7028% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,274 (1827% 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 1827% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1727%). 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 - $5,667	224%
Aetna	$809 - $3,778	451%
Avmed	$890 - $6,297	497%
Freedom Health	$1,083	604%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,637	914%
Molina	$2,393	1335%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,683	1497%
United Ppo	$2,985	1666%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,325	1855%
Careworks (Rockport)	$3,696	2063%
Prime Health	$3,696	2063%

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 $12,594.
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 HCA Florida University Hospital 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.