CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $387
Cash Discount Price: $1,348
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $387. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,348. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,348

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$387

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$179.2

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $179.2 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,348 (752%)

Insurance Median: $387 (216%)

Cash: $1,348 (752% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $387 (216% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $179.2 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$188 - $1,676	105%
Humana	$188 - $2,318	105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$188	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$188 - $1,652	105%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$192	107%
Aetna	$193 - $2,291	108%
Cigna	$194 - $1,496	108%
Liberty Health	$198	110%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$376 - $379	210%
Carolina Complete	$379	211%
Amerihealth	$387	216%
Wellcare	$387	216%
Ambetter / Centene	$423	236%
Caresource North Carolina	$1,078	602%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$1,455	812%
Amps	$1,482	827%
Plotkin Health	$1,617	902%
Medcost	$2,029 - $2,261	1132%
Transformhealth	$2,156	1203%
Multiplan	$2,426	1354%
Phcs	$2,426	1354%
Employers Choice Network	$2,614	1459%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$2,614	1459%

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 $1,348.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

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 70470.
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.