CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Saint Michael's Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $241
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Saint Michael's Medical Center is $241. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$241

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: $203 (113%)
Insurance Median: $241 (134%)
Cash: $203 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $241 (134% 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
Tricare $163 91%
UnitedHealthcare $179 - $268 100%
Aetna $203 - $431 113%
Amerihealth $203 - $429 113%
Horizon $203 - $416 113%
Humana $203 113%
Medicare (plans) $203 113%
New Jersey Out of State $203 113%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $203 113%
Wellcare $210 - $275 117%
Clover Health $212 118%
Curana $214 119%
Employer Direct Healthcare $285 159%
Naphcare $315 176%
Cigna $325 181%
Fairprice Healthcare Holdings - Fphh $325 181%
Coventry $407 227%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals