CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $231
  • Cash Discount Price: $744
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Flushing Hospital Medical Center is $231. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $744. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$744

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$231

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: $744 (415%)
Insurance Median: $231 (129%)
Cash: $744 (415% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $231 (129% 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
UnitedHealthcare $87 - $218 49%
Ghi $90 - $218 50%
Healthfirst $196 - $218 109%
Fidelis $207 - $218 116%
Aetna $218 - $1,254 122%
Beacon Health Strategies $218 122%
Centerlight Healthcare $218 122%
Centivo $218 122%
Empire $218 - $407 122%
Hip $218 - $665 122%
Metroplus $218 - $240 122%
Humana $220 - $231 123%
Elderplan $222 124%
Wellcare Of Ny $227 127%
Senior Whole Health $231 129%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $240 134%
Elderserve Health $251 140%
Hamaspik Choice $251 140%
Magnacare $251 140%
1199 National Benefit Fund $289 161%
Cigna $296 165%
Emblemhealth $340 190%
Empire Blue Priority $346 193%
Vns $900 502%
Oscar $1,480 826%
Villagecaremax $1,522 849%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 1067%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals