CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $4,527
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,803
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 42.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is $4,527. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,803. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 42.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,803

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,527

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: $11,803 (11050%)
Insurance Median: $4,527 (4238%)
Cash: $11,803 (11050% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,527 (4238% 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 4238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4138%). 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 - $5,339 229%
Aetna $1,258 - $3,559 1178%
Simply $1,394 - $1,827 1305%
Avmed $1,695 - $5,932 1587%
Molina Healthcare $1,720 - $3,797 1610%
Corvel Corporation $1,904 1783%
Prime Health $1,944 1820%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $2,004 1876%
Sunshine State Health Plan $2,309 - $3,025 2162%
Plotkin Health $4,527 - $5,932 4238%
Prime Health Sheriff $4,527 - $5,932 4238%
Multiplan $7,062 - $10,085 6612%
Ppo Next $7,696 - $10,085 7205%
Novanet $8,149 - $10,678 7629%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL 32405
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals