CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $5,901
Cash Discount Price: $19,034
vs. Medicare Baseline: 32.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is $5,901. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,034. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 32.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19,034

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,901

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: $19,034 (10622%)

Insurance Median: $5,901 (3293%)

Cash: $19,034 (10622% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,901 (3293% 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 3293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3193%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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 - $8,565	224%
Avmed	$857 - $9,517	478%
Aetna	$968 - $5,710	540%
Simply	$2,931	1636%
Corvel Corporation	$2,943	1642%
Prime Health	$3,004	1676%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$3,097	1728%
Molina Healthcare	$3,617 - $6,091	2018%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,854	2709%
Plotkin Health	$9,517	5311%
Prime Health Sheriff	$9,517	5311%
Corizon Phs	$11,421	6373%
Multiplan	$14,847 - $16,179	8285%
Evernorth	$15,227	8497%
Evolutions Healthcare	$16,179	9028%
Ppo Next	$16,179	9028%
Novanet	$17,131	9560%
Beacon Health Options	$19,034	10622%

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 $19,034.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

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 70470.
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.