CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $184
  • Cash Discount Price: $722
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County is $184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $722. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 205 Trinity Way, St. Johns, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$722

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$184

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: $722 (403%)
Insurance Median: $184 (103%)
Cash: $722 (403% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $184 (103% 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.

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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
Humana $175 - $180 98%
Bc Advantage Mcr Replacement $179 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $179 100%
Community Hospice $179 100%
Haven Hospice $179 100%
Medicare (plans) $179 - $182 100%
Pace Place $179 100%
Research Study Encore Borland-Groover $179 100%
Veterans Administration $179 100%
Wellcare $179 100%
Cigna $180 - $722 100%
UnitedHealthcare $180 - $394 100%
Careplus Mcr Replacement $182 102%
Aetna $184 - $783 103%
Smarthealth $250 140%
Oscar Health Plan $286 160%
Employer Direct Healthcare $313 175%
90 Degree Benefits $322 180%
Avmed Exchange $322 180%
Molina Exchange $331 185%
Occunet $331 - $402 185%
Ambetter / Centene $340 190%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 205 Trinity Way, St. Johns, FL 32259
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals