CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,053
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus is $1,053. 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 $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 5.88x 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

$1,053

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,053 (588%)

Ins. Median: $1,053 (588% 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 588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 488%). 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
Amerigroup_Community_Care	$50	28%
Caresource_Georgia_Families	$50	28%
Peachstate_Health_Plan	$50	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$143 - $1,246	80%
Caresource	$143 - $215	80%
Humana	$143 - $1,562	80%
UnitedHealthcare	$143	80%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$143	80%
Aetna	$146 - $1,492	81%
Clover_Health	$146	81%
Devoted_Health	$149	83%
Pruitthealth	$150	84%
Ambetter / Centene	$229	128%
Sea_Island	$1,246	695%
Sghs_Meritain	$1,246	695%
Coventryone_Hix	$1,334	744%
United_Healthcare	$1,355	756%
Medishare	$1,492	833%
Choicecare	$1,562	872%
Cigna	$1,562	872%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$1,562	872%
First_Health_Southcare	$1,580	882%
One_Health_Great_West	$1,580	882%
Pponext	$1,667	930%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
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.