CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, LLC

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,819
Cash Discount Price: $2,819
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, LLC is $2,819. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,819. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 15.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,819

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,819

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: $2,819 (1573%)

Insurance Median: $2,819 (1573%)

Cash: $2,819 (1573% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,819 (1573% 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 1573% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1473%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$2,818	1573%
All Savers Cpd	$2,818	1573%
Ama Insurance Msg	$2,818	1573%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,818	1573%
Amerigroup Mgg (Wellpoint As Of 5/1/24)	$2,818	1573%
Amerihealth Cpd	$2,818	1573%
Amerihealth Mgg	$2,818	1573%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,818	1573%
Braven Health Cpd	$2,818	1573%
Braven Health Mgd	$2,818	1573%
Cigna	$2,818	1573%
Claim Doc Llc Cpd	$2,818	1573%
First Managed Care Wc Cpd	$2,818	1573%
Gateway Mgg	$2,818	1573%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,818	1573%
Oscar Health Cpd	$2,818	1573%
Oxford Health Plan Cpd	$2,818	1573%
Oxford Mgg	$2,818	1573%
Qualcare Cpd	$2,818	1573%
Qualcare Lynx Wc Cpd	$2,818	1573%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,818	1573%
Upmc For Life Mgg	$2,818	1573%
Wellcare Mgg	$2,818	1573%

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 $2,819.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, LLC is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.