CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,694
Cash Discount Price: $6,467
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is $1,694. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,694

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: $6,467 (6055%)

Insurance Median: $1,694 (1586%)

Cash: $6,467 (6055% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,694 (1586% 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 1586% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1486%). 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
United	$245 - $2,910	229%
Freedom Health	$556 - $1,035	521%
Optimum	$556	521%
Aetna	$769 - $1,940	720%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$841	787%
Avmed	$890 - $3,234	833%
Molina	$1,229 - $1,746	1151%
Health Sun Health Plan	$1,377	1289%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$1,487	1392%
United Ppo	$1,533	1435%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,707	1598%
Corvel Corporation	$2,246	2103%
Blis	$2,263	2119%
Careworks (Rockport)	$2,293	2147%
Prime Health	$2,293	2147%
Plotkin Health	$3,234	3028%
Prime Health Sherriff	$3,234	3028%
Medica Healthcare	$3,751	3512%
Multiplan	$4,850 - $5,497	4541%

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 $6,467.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.