CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $337
Cash Discount Price: $1,174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $337. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$337

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: $1,174 (655%)

Insurance Median: $337 (188%)

Cash: $1,174 (655% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $337 (188% 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.

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	$188 - $1,460	105%
Humana	$188 - $2,018	105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$188	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$188 - $1,439	105%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$192	107%
Aetna	$193 - $1,995	108%
Cigna	$194 - $1,303	108%
Liberty Health	$198	110%
Carolina Complete	$330	184%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$330 - $376	184%
Amerihealth	$337	188%
Wellcare	$337	188%
Ambetter / Centene	$423	236%
Caresource North Carolina	$939	524%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$1,267	707%
Amps	$1,291	720%
Plotkin Health	$1,408	786%
Medcost	$1,767 - $1,969	986%
Transformhealth	$1,878	1048%
Multiplan	$2,112	1179%
Phcs	$2,112	1179%
Employers Choice Network	$2,277	1271%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$2,277	1271%

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 $1,174.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

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 70460.
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.