CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Peach

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $290
Cash Discount Price: $690
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Atrium Health Navicent Peach is $290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $690. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1960 Highway 247 Connector, Byron, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$690

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$290

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: $690 (646%)

Insurance Median: $290 (272%)

Cash: $690 (646% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $290 (272% 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 272% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 172%). 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
Aetna	$43 - $814	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $290	40%
Georgia Health Advantage	$43 - $290	40%
Humana	$43 - $1,173	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$43 - $869	40%
Care Source	$44 - $296	41%
Clover	$44 - $296	41%
Eon Health	$44 - $296	41%
Alliant	$45 - $676	42%
Pruitt Health	$46 - $290	43%
Ambetter / Centene	$49 - $704	46%
Securehealth	$116 - $897	109%
Cigna	$129 - $1,005	121%
Multiplan	$897 - $1,104	840%
Novanet	$1,104	1034%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,173	1098%
Beechstreet	$1,283	1201%

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 $690.
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 Atrium Health Navicent Peach 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.