CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Gulf Breeze Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $696
Cash Discount Price: $696
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Gulf Breeze Hospital is $696. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $696. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$696

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$696

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: $696 (652%)

Insurance Median: $696 (652%)

Cash: $696 (652% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $696 (652% 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 652% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 552%). 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
Medicare (plans)	$100	94%
Hospice Covenant	$107	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $1,900	100%
Humana	$109 - $216	102%
Aetna	$112 - $3,387	105%
Wellcare	$112 - $216	105%
Fl Blue	$178 - $1,676	167%
Cha Health Plan	$206	193%
Sunshine Health	$216	202%
Fl Community Care Ltc	$220	206%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids	$237	222%
Uwf Athletes	$330	309%
Pensacola	$696	652%
Bc Fl	$1,043	977%
Hospice Regency	$1,392	1303%
Wc Corvel	$1,839 - $4,408	1722%
Cigna	$2,204 - $4,640	2063%
Hospice Emerald Coast	$2,320	2172%
Private Healthcare	$3,016	2824%
First Health	$3,225	3019%
Choicecare	$3,480	3258%
Multiplan	$4,130	3867%

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 $696.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Gulf Breeze Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.