CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Mease Dunedin Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $3,099
Cash Discount Price: $3,743
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Mease Dunedin Hospital is $3,099. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,743. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 17.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Main St, Dunedin, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,743

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,099

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: $3,743 (2089%)

Insurance Median: $3,099 (1729%)

Cash: $3,743 (2089% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,099 (1729% 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 1729% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1629%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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	$123 - $5,085	69%
Baycareplus	$179	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$179 - $6,239	100%
Humana	$186 - $223	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$191 - $5,615	107%
Solis Health	$197	110%
Cigna	$205 - $6,239	114%
Clear Health Alliance	$209	117%
Freedom Health	$217	121%
Molina Healthcare	$217	121%
Simply Healthcare	$217 - $1,123	121%
Sunshine Health	$217	121%
Florida Community Care	$228	127%
Wellcare	$250	140%
Ambetter / Centene	$402 - $6,239	224%
Molina	$1,123 - $3,687	627%
Freedom	$1,248	696%
Optimum	$1,248	696%
Careplus	$1,426	796%
Ultimate Health Plan	$1,872	1045%
Avmed	$1,934 - $4,492	1079%
Evolutions	$3,120 - $5,802	1741%
First Health	$5,303	2959%
Multiplan	$5,615	3133%
United Behavioral Health	$6,239	3482%

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 $3,743.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mease Dunedin Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
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.