CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,484
Cash Discount Price: $3,710
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida is $1,484. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,710. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6535 Nemours Pkwy, Orlando, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,710

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,484

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: $3,710 (3473%)

Insurance Median: $1,484 (1389%)

Cash: $3,710 (3473% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,484 (1389% 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 1389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1289%). 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

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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
Tricare	$107	100%
Truli	$583 - $1,484	546%
Aetna	$630	590%
Florida Blue	$648 - $2,263	607%
Avmed	$795	744%
Evolutions Healthcare	$927	868%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,426	1335%
Cigna	$1,443	1351%
Employers Health Network Fl	$1,484	1389%
Integra Administrative Group	$2,226	2084%
Global Medical Management	$2,412	2258%
Prime Health Services	$2,412	2258%
Star Healthcare Network	$2,412	2258%
Velocity	$2,782	2605%
First Health Network	$2,894	2709%
Pnoa	$2,968	2779%
Seminole Tribe Of Fl	$2,968	2779%
Private Healthcare Systems	$3,413	3195%

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 $3,710.
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 Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida 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.