CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,949
Cash Discount Price: $7,407
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $1,949. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,407. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,407

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,949

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: $7,407 (4133%)

Insurance Median: $1,949 (1088%)

Cash: $7,407 (4133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,949 (1088% 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 1088% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 988%). 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	$170	95%
Group Health	$205	114%
Absolute Total Care	$312 - $1,333	174%
Blue Choice	$367	205%
United	$367 - $3,333	205%
Sc State Employees	$608	339%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$647	361%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$647 - $7,037	361%
Cigna	$1,170 - $2,392	653%
Aetna	$1,287 - $2,163	718%
Nhc Advantage	$1,407	785%
Pruitt Health	$1,407	785%
Medcost	$3,711 - $5,059	2071%
Vocational Rehab	$4,000	2232%
Employers Health Network	$4,074	2273%
Evernorth	$5,926	3307%
First Health	$6,111	3410%
Global Excel Management	$6,148	3431%
Humana	$6,296	3513%
Multiplan	$6,296	3513%
National Choicecare	$6,296	3513%
Prime Health	$6,296	3513%
Novanet	$6,666	3720%

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 $7,407.
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 Grand Strand Regional 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.