CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $284
Cash Discount Price: $988
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $284. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $988. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$988

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$284

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: $988 (925%)

Insurance Median: $284 (266%)

Cash: $988 (925% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $284 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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	$112 - $1,229	105%
Humana	$112 - $1,699	105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$112	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $1,211	105%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$114	107%
Aetna	$115 - $1,680	108%
Cigna	$116 - $1,097	109%
Liberty Health	$118	110%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$224 - $278	210%
Ambetter / Centene	$252	236%
Carolina Complete	$278	260%
Amerihealth	$284	266%
Wellcare	$284	266%
Caresource North Carolina	$790	740%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$1,067	999%
Amps	$1,087	1018%
Plotkin Health	$1,186	1110%
Medcost	$1,488 - $1,658	1393%
Transformhealth	$1,581	1480%
Multiplan	$1,778	1665%
Phcs	$1,778	1665%
Employers Choice Network	$1,917	1795%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,917	1795%

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 $988.
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 Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center 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.