CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $4,248
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,178
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $4,248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 23.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,248

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: $7,178 (4006%)
Insurance Median: $4,248 (2371%)
Cash: $7,178 (4006% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,248 (2371% 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 2371% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2271%). 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
Tricare $197 110%
Aetna $200 - $5,979 112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $200 - $5,399 112%
Medicare (plans) $200 - $220 112%
UnitedHealthcare $200 - $2,399 112%
Va Medical Center $200 112%
Cigna $206 - $7,178 115%
Clover Health Plan $212 118%
Humana $216 121%
Horizon Nj Health $225 126%
Us Family Health Plan $227 127%
Elap $284 - $360 158%
Centivo $360 201%
Claim Watcher $360 201%
Medicaid / KanCare $662 - $7,178 369%
Charity Care $672 375%
Wellcare $728 406%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $1,866 1041%
Horizon Behavioral Health $2,691 1502%
Beacon Health Options $3,589 2003%
Amerihealth $4,248 2371%
Magnacare $4,307 - $5,025 2403%
Princeton Theological Seminary $4,666 2604%
Coventry $5,025 2804%
Health Net $5,025 2804%
Beech Street $5,742 - $6,101 3204%
Intergrated Health Plan $5,742 3204%
Intergroup $5,742 3204%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $5,742 3204%
Allied Trades $6,101 3405%
Consumer Health Network $6,101 3405%
Devon Health Services $6,101 3405%
First Managed Care Option $6,101 3405%
Ie Shaffer $6,101 3405%
Private Healthcare Systems $6,101 3405%
Qualcare $6,101 3405%
Total Care Network $6,101 3405%
Tri-State $6,101 3405%
Commercial Other $7,178 4006%
Compsych $7,178 4006%
Concern Plus $7,178 4006%
International Pfs $7,178 4006%
Life St. Francis $7,178 4006%
Magellan $7,178 4006%
Managed Health Network $7,178 4006%
Nj Carpenters $7,178 4006%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $7,178 4006%
Personnel Health Program $7,178 4006%
United Behavioral Health $7,178 4006%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals