CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $2,540
Cash Discount Price: $5,388
vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Trident Medical Center is $2,540. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 23.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,540

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: $5,388 (5044%)

Insurance Median: $2,540 (2378%)

Cash: $5,388 (5044% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,540 (2378% 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 2378% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2278%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Select Health	$118	110%
Absolute Total Care	$186 - $1,016	174%
United	$245 - $2,540	229%
Blue Choice	$306	286%
Sc State Employees	$421	394%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$488	457%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$488 - $5,362	457%
Nhc Advantage	$975 - $1,072	913%
Pruitt Health	$975 - $1,072	913%
Aetna	$1,959 - $4,523	1834%
Medcost	$1,960 - $3,172	1835%
Employers Health Network	$2,309 - $2,540	2162%
Vocational Rehab	$2,771 - $3,048	2594%
Humana	$3,335 - $4,233	3122%
First Health	$3,746 - $4,120	3507%
Evernorth	$4,105 - $4,515	3843%
Multiplan	$4,361 - $4,797	4083%
Prime Health	$4,361 - $4,797	4083%
Novanet	$4,618 - $5,080	4324%

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 $5,388.
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 Trident 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.