CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $461
Cash Discount Price: $210
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Palisades Medical Center is $461. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$461

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: $210 (117%)

Insurance Median: $461 (257%)

Cash: $210 (117% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $461 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Karna	$97 - $292	54%
Amerigroup	$210	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$210	117%
Horizon	$210 - $2,337	117%
Vaccn	$210	117%
Wellcare	$210	117%
United Community/Americhoice	$220	123%
Aetna	$229 - $461	128%
Cigna	$296	165%
Oxford	$434	242%
UnitedHealthcare	$434	242%
Seoul Medical Group	$469	262%
Clover	$485	271%
Amerihealth	$529 - $530	295%
Activecare First McO	$650	363%
Brighton Health Plan	$1,860	1038%
Bergen Risk	$2,021	1128%
Multiplan - PHCS	$2,291	1278%
Qualcare	$2,496	1393%

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 $210.
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 Palisades 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.