CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,397
Cash Discount Price: $3,639
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. is $1,397. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,639. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12902 Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,639

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,397

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: $3,639 (2031%)

Insurance Median: $1,397 (780%)

Cash: $3,639 (2031% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,397 (780% 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 780% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 680%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Simply	$37	21%
United Hc	$38 - $7,278	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59 - $5,469	33%
Aetna	$60 - $4,003	33%
Devoted	$60 - $1,537	33%
Humana	$60 - $4,731	33%
Careplus	$63 - $1,467	35%
Baycare	$64 - $1,467	36%
Freedom Health	$66 - $123	37%
Health First	$66 - $4,003	37%
Optimum	$66 - $123	37%
Evolutions	$71 - $5,822	40%
Cigna	$74 - $4,367	41%
Avmed	$84 - $4,367	47%
Multiplan	$96 - $5,822	54%
Molina	$1,426	796%
Emerging Therapies	$4,367	2437%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,367	2437%
First Health	$5,458	3046%

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 $3,639.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.