CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Navicent Health Baldwin

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $698
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Navicent Health Baldwin is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $698. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 North Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$698

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $698 (653%)

Insurance Median: $116 (109%)

Cash: $698 (653% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (109% 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.

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
Aetna	$38 - $1,158	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $1,046	36%
Georgia Health Advantage	$38 - $104	36%
Humana	$38 - $1,186	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $2,193	36%
Care Source	$39 - $106	37%
Clover	$39 - $106	37%
Eon Health	$39 - $106	37%
Pruitt Health	$40 - $104	37%
Alliant	$45 - $812	42%
Ambetter / Centene	$51 - $711	48%
Securehealth	$116 - $488	109%
Cigna	$129 - $1,074	121%
Multiplan	$907 - $1,116	849%
Novanet	$1,116	1045%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,186	1110%

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 $698.
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 Navicent Health Baldwin 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.