CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $218
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,415
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,415. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,415

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$218

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: $1,415 (790%)
Insurance Median: $218 (122%)
Cash: $1,415 (790% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $218 (122% 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
Aetna $64 - $218 36%
Healthfirst $181 101%
Metroplus $214 - $240 119%
Affinity Health $218 122%
Amerigroup $218 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $218 122%
Centers Plan For Health Living $218 122%
Emblem Health $218 - $251 122%
Fidelis $218 122%
Interga $218 122%
UnitedHealthcare $218 122%
Partners Health Plan $222 124%
Wellcare $223 - $244 124%
Senior Whole Health $224 125%
Agewell $229 128%
Alphacare $229 128%
Amida Care $229 128%
Elderplan $229 128%
Hamaspik $229 128%
Humana $229 128%
Visiting Nurse Services $229 128%
Magnacare (Brighton Health Plan ) $381 213%
Cigna $828 - $1,035 462%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals