CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $678
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus is $678. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$678

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%)
Insurance Median: $678 (635%)
Ins. Median: $678 (635% 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 635% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 535%). 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
Amerigroup_Community_Care $38 36%
Caresource_Georgia_Families $38 36%
Peachstate_Health_Plan $38 36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $86 - $803 81%
Caresource $86 - $129 81%
Humana $86 - $1,006 81%
UnitedHealthcare $86 81%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration $86 81%
Aetna $87 - $961 81%
Clover_Health $87 81%
Devoted_Health $89 83%
Pruitthealth $90 84%
Ambetter / Centene $137 128%
Sea_Island $803 752%
Sghs_Meritain $803 752%
Coventryone_Hix $859 804%
United_Healthcare $873 817%
Medishare $961 900%
Choicecare $1,006 942%
Cigna $1,006 942%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg $1,006 942%
First_Health_Southcare $1,017 952%
One_Health_Great_West $1,017 952%
Pponext $1,074 1006%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals