CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,646
Cash Discount Price: $1,164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is $2,646. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 14.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 W High St, Morris, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,646

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: $1,164 (650%)

Insurance Median: $2,646 (1477%)

Cash: $1,164 (650% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,646 (1477% 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 1477% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1377%). 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
Choicecare Hum Mcr Ppo	$188	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$188 - $3,725	105%
Aetna	$192 - $2,971	107%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$194	108%
Caterpillar - All Plans	$730	407%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,090 - $2,322	1166%
Cigna	$2,134 - $3,628	1191%
Capp Care Ppo-Oth	$2,322	1296%
Ambetter / Centene	$3,387	1890%
Choicecare Hum Othr - All Other Plans	$3,870	2160%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$3,870	2160%
Multiplan Prime Ntwrk	$3,870	2160%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$4,112	2295%
Hfn All Plans - All Plans	$4,112	2295%

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 $1,164.
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 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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.