CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $248
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,318
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$248

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: $1,318 (1234%)
Insurance Median: $248 (232%)
Cash: $1,318 (1234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $248 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $1,256 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $228 100%
Vha $107 100%
Capital Health Plan $109 - $1,304 102%
Humana $109 - $228 102%
North Central Hospice $109 102%
Wellcare $109 102%
Careplus $112 105%
Carelon Health $116 109%
Positive Healthcare Partners $117 110%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $120 112%
Devoted Health Plan $120 112%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $120 112%
Ghilcrest County $133 125%
Levy County $133 125%
Wellpath $171 160%
Ambetter / Centene $177 166%
Florida Health Care Plan $192 180%
Beacon Health Strategies $228 213%
Sunshine State Health Plan $228 213%
Aetna $237 - $2,150 222%
Florida Community Care $238 223%
Simply Healthcare $245 229%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $248 232%
Community Care Plan $248 232%
Molina $248 232%
Uaa $832 - $994 779%
Avmed $857 - $941 802%
Northeast Fl Hospital $961 - $1,148 900%
Health First $1,530 - $1,826 1432%
Prime Health Services $1,530 - $1,826 1432%
Archbold Medical Center $1,639 - $1,957 1535%
Genex $1,639 - $1,957 1535%
Cigna $1,744 1633%
Corvel Corp $1,857 - $2,218 1739%
Geha $1,966 - $2,348 1841%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals