CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $696
  • Cash Discount Price: $696
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Baptist Hospital is $696. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $696. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$696

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$696

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $696 (652%)
Insurance Median: $696 (652%)
Cash: $696 (652% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $696 (652% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 652% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 552%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Hospice Covenant $107 100%
Medicare (plans) $107 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $1,900 100%
Humana $109 - $247 102%
Healthspring Of Fl Al $110 103%
Aetna $112 - $3,387 105%
Mh Wellcare $112 105%
Wellcare $112 105%
Fl Blue $160 - $1,684 150%
Cha Health Plan $206 193%
Mh Sunshine Mcaid $216 202%
Staywell $216 202%
Sunshine Health $216 202%
Fl Community Care Ltc $220 206%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids $237 222%
Uwf Athletes $330 - $3,016 309%
Pensacola $696 652%
Bc Fl $1,212 1135%
Hospice Regency $1,392 1303%
Wc Corvel $1,839 - $4,408 1722%
Cigna $2,204 - $4,640 2063%
Hospice Emerald Coast $2,320 2172%
Escambia $2,784 2606%
Private Healthcare $3,016 2824%
First Health $3,225 3019%
Choicecare $3,480 3258%
Mh Choicecare $3,480 3258%
Multiplan $4,130 3867%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 32503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals