CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Singing River Health System

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $660
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Singing River Health System is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $660. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$660

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $660 (618%)

Insurance Median: $95 (89%)

Cash: $660 (618% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (89% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $552	35%
Aetna	$38 - $619	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $96	36%
Humana	$38 - $95	36%
Cigna	$39 - $730	37%
Shared Health	$39 - $98	37%
Wellcare	$39 - $98	37%
Ambetter / Centene	$56 - $140	52%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$60 - $149	56%
First Choice	$65 - $163	61%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$67 - $168	63%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$69 - $172	65%
90 Degree Benefits	$71 - $177	66%
Singing River Health System Employees	$120	112%

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 $660.
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 Singing River Health System 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.