CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $4,297
Cash Discount Price: $13,861
vs. Medicare Baseline: 40.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is $4,297. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,861. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 40.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,861

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,297

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: $13,861 (12977%)

Insurance Median: $4,297 (4023%)

Cash: $13,861 (12977% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,297 (4023% 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 4023% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3923%). 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	$245 - $6,237	229%
Avmed	$857 - $6,930	802%
Aetna	$968 - $4,158	906%
Simply	$2,135	1999%
Corvel Corporation	$2,158	2020%
Prime Health	$2,204	2063%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$2,272	2127%
Molina Healthcare	$2,634 - $4,435	2466%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,535	3310%
Plotkin Health	$6,930	6488%
Prime Health Sheriff	$6,930	6488%
Corizon Phs	$8,316	7786%
Multiplan	$10,811 - $11,782	10122%
Evernorth	$11,089	10382%
Evolutions Healthcare	$11,782	11031%
Ppo Next	$11,782	11031%
Novanet	$12,475	11680%
Beacon Health Options	$13,861	12977%

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 $13,861.
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 North Florida 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.