CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $3,533
  • Cash Discount Price: $17,641
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 33.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is $3,533. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,641. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 33.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S 23Rd St, Fort Pierce, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17,641

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,533

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: $17,641 (16516%)
Insurance Median: $3,533 (3308%)
Cash: $17,641 (16516% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,533 (3308% 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 3308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3208%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 - $13,851 91%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $169 158%
Multiplan $176 - $16,846 165%
United $185 - $8,423 173%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $245 229%
Freedom Health $858 803%
Optimum $858 803%
Avmed $890 - $4,988 833%
Aetna $1,087 - $2,992 1018%
Simply Healthcare Plans $1,297 1214%
Molina $1,895 - $2,693 1774%
Health Sun Health Plan $2,125 1990%
Corvel Corporation $2,129 1993%
Careworks (Rockport) $2,174 2035%
Prime Health $2,174 - $16,846 2035%
Sunshine State Health Plan $2,544 2382%
Vail Health $2,681 - $2,845 2510%
Office Of Sheiff Highland Co $3,491 3268%
United Ppo $4,389 4109%
Plotkin Health $4,988 4670%
Prime Health Sherriff $4,988 4670%
Bright Health $5,292 - $5,615 4955%
Evernorth Bh $7,980 7471%
Cigna $11,290 - $11,979 10570%
Western Plains Community Health $11,466 - $12,166 10735%
Northcare $12,348 - $13,102 11561%
Physician Health Partners $12,348 - $13,102 11561%
Medical Development International $14,113 - $14,974 13213%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S 23Rd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals