CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $683
Cash Discount Price: $2,002
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center is $683. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,002. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 304 Turner McCall Boulevard, Rome, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,002

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$683

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: $2,002 (1117%)

Insurance Median: $683 (381%)

Cash: $2,002 (1117% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $683 (381% 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$173 - $2,991	97%
Caresource	$173 - $683	97%
Cigna	$173 - $2,402	97%
Georgia Assurance	$173	97%
Humana	$173 - $1,802	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$173 - $700	97%
Aetna	$175 - $2,723	98%
Wellcare	$177	99%
Clover	$179	100%
Alliant Health Plans	$260 - $873	145%
Ambetter / Centene	$260	145%
Occunet	$347	194%
Amerigroup	$677	378%
Peach State Health Plan	$683	381%
Awc Networks	$781	436%
Oscar Health Plan	$781 - $1,401	436%
Beacon	$2,002	1117%
Evernorth	$2,002	1117%
Multiplan	$2,803	1564%
Beech Street	$3,123	1743%
Private Health Care Systems	$3,403	1899%

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 $2,002.
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 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center 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.