CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $3,342
Cash Discount Price: $19,920
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is $3,342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,920. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 18.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Sr 54, Trinity, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19,920

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,342

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: $19,920 (11116%)

Insurance Median: $3,342 (1865%)

Cash: $19,920 (11116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,342 (1865% 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 1865% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1765%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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	$402 - $8,964	224%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	412%
Aetna	$757 - $5,976	422%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$936	522%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,434	800%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,434	800%
Freedom Health Care	$1,554	867%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,554	867%
Simply Healthcare	$3,068	1712%
Corvel Corporation	$3,342	1865%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$3,342	1865%
Prime Health	$3,413	1905%
Molina	$3,785 - $5,378	2112%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$5,079	2834%
Beacon Health Options	$9,960	5558%
Plotkin Health	$9,960	5558%
Prime Health Sheriff	$9,960	5558%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$11,952 - $18,326	6670%
Multiplan	$14,940 - $16,932	8337%
Evernorth	$15,936	8893%

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 $19,920.
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 HCA Florida Trinity 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.