CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $549
  • Cash Discount Price: $197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is $549. 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 3.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$549

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: $549 (306%)
Cash: $197 (110% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $549 (306% 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 306% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 206%). 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 $94 - $279 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 110%
UnitedHealthcare $197 - $714 110%
Vaccn $197 110%
Wellcare $197 110%
United Community/Americhoice $207 116%
Aetna $215 - $1,969 120%
Cigna $296 - $2,012 165%
Clover $453 253%
Amerihealth $520 - $529 290%
Oxford $549 306%
Seoul Medical Group $581 324%
Activecare First McO $650 363%
Brighton Health Plan $1,735 968%
Horizon $1,817 - $2,515 1014%
Beacon $1,886 1052%
Bergen Risk $1,886 1052%
Qualcare $2,083 - $2,917 1162%
Multiplan - PHCS $2,138 1193%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ 07754
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals