CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $2,475
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is $2,475. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 23.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,475

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: $11,126 (10417%)
Insurance Median: $2,475 (2317%)
Cash: $11,126 (10417% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,475 (2317% 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 2317% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2217%). 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 $245 - $5,006 229%
Aetna $968 - $3,338 906%
Avmed $1,695 - $5,563 1587%
Simply $1,713 1604%
Corvel Corporation $1,923 1800%
Prime Health $1,963 1838%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $2,024 1895%
Molina Healthcare $2,114 - $3,560 1979%
Sunshine State Health Plan $2,837 2656%
Plotkin Health $5,563 5208%
Prime Health Sheriff $5,563 5208%
Multiplan $8,678 - $9,457 8125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL 32177
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals