CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida West Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $3,281
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,744
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at HCA Florida West Hospital is $3,281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,744. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 18.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,744

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,281

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: $9,744 (5438%)
Insurance Median: $3,281 (1831%)
Cash: $9,744 (5438% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,281 (1831% 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 1831% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1731%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $4,385 224%
Freedom Health $1,237 690%
Aetna $1,258 - $2,923 702%
Simply $1,501 838%
Avmed $1,695 - $4,872 946%
Molina Healthcare $1,851 - $3,118 1033%
Sunshine State Health Plan $2,485 1387%
Corvel Corporation $3,165 1766%
Prime Health $3,231 1803%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $3,331 1859%
Plotkin Health $4,872 2719%
Prime Health Sheriff $4,872 2719%
Evolutions Healthcare $6,333 - $8,282 3534%
Multiplan $7,600 - $8,282 4241%
Evernorth $7,795 4350%
Ppo Next $8,282 4622%
Novanet $8,769 4893%
Beacon Health Options $9,744 5438%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals