CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Raritan Bay Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $507
  • Cash Discount Price: $197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Raritan Bay Medical Center is $507. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$507

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: $197 (110%)
Insurance Median: $507 (283%)
Cash: $197 (110% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $507 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). 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
Karna $97 - $292 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 110%
Vaccn $197 110%
Wellcare $197 110%
United Community/Americhoice $207 116%
Amerigroup $211 118%
Aetna $215 - $2,110 120%
UnitedHealthcare $237 - $714 132%
Cigna $296 - $2,156 165%
Horizon $316 - $2,603 176%
Oxford $434 242%
Clover $485 271%
Amerihealth $529 - $533 295%
Seoul Medical Group $558 311%
Activecare First McO $954 532%
Qualcare $1,752 - $2,921 978%
Brighton Health Plan $1,860 1038%
Bergen Risk $2,021 1128%
Multiplan - PHCS $2,291 1278%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals