CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $2,315
Cash Discount Price: $3,859
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Memorial Medical Center is $2,315. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,859. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 12.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N First St, Springfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,859

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,315

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: $3,859 (2153%)

Insurance Median: $2,315 (1292%)

Cash: $3,859 (2153% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,315 (1292% 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 1292% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1192%). 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
Veterans Administration	$133	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$161 - $3,859	90%
Aetna	$185 - $2,933	103%
Health Alliance	$185 - $2,508	103%
Medicare (plans)	$185 - $3,859	103%
Tricare	$185	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$185 - $2,393	103%
Humana	$194 - $2,315	108%
Medicaid / KanCare	$382	213%
Molina	$389	217%
Healthlink	$627 - $2,431	350%
Cigna	$1,041	581%
Commercial Workers Compensation	$1,518	847%
Illinois Workers Compensation	$1,598	892%
Current Health Network Ppo	$1,737	969%
Phcs/Multiplan	$2,084 - $2,315	1163%
6 Degrees Health	$2,315	1292%
Hopetrust	$2,315	1292%
Hst	$2,315	1292%
Magellan	$2,315	1292%
Consociate	$2,508	1400%
Hfn	$2,508	1400%
Preferred Plan	$2,894	1615%
Soi Mcfarland	$2,894	1615%
Soi Rushville	$2,894	1615%
Corvel	$3,087	1723%
Methodist First Choice	$3,087	1723%
Mutual Medical Plans	$3,280	1830%
Liability	$3,859	2153%

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 $3,859.
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 Memorial 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.