CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,643
Cash Discount Price: $12,935
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is $2,643. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,935. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 14.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,935

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,643

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: $12,935 (7218%)

Insurance Median: $2,643 (1475%)

Cash: $12,935 (7218% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,643 (1475% 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 1475% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1375%). 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 - $5,821	224%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$608	339%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	412%
Aetna	$913 - $3,880	509%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$931	520%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$931	520%
Freedom Health Care	$1,009	563%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,009	563%
Simply Healthcare	$1,992	1112%
Molina	$2,458 - $3,492	1372%
Corvel Corporation	$2,828	1578%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,828	1578%
Prime Health	$2,887	1611%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,298	1840%
Beacon Health Options	$6,467	3609%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$6,467 - $11,900	3609%
Plotkin Health	$6,467	3609%
Prime Health Sheriff	$6,467	3609%
Multiplan	$9,701 - $10,994	5414%
Evernorth	$10,348	5775%

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 $12,935.
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 South Tampa 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.