CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $212
Cash Discount Price: $1,719
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,719. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,719

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$212

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: $1,719 (1609%)

Insurance Median: $212 (198%)

Cash: $1,719 (1609% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $212 (198% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $265	29%
Medicare (plans)	$41 - $104	38%
Humana	$43 - $102	40%
Kaiser	$47 - $81	44%
Aetna	$61 - $2,922	57%
Coventry	$61 - $2,235	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $243	105%
Cigna	$230	215%
Paradigm Wc	$1,685	1578%
Secure Health	$2,063	1931%
Coventry Wc	$2,235	2093%
Alamed Wc	$2,407	2254%
Fcci Wc	$2,407	2254%
Multiplan	$2,578	2414%
Evolution Wc	$2,750	2575%
Prime Health Wc	$2,750 - $3,094	2575%
Corvel Wc	$2,922	2736%
Novanet Wc	$2,922	2736%

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 $1,719.
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 Shepherd Center, Inc. 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.