CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $182
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,426
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,426. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,426

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$182

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: $1,426 (796%)
Insurance Median: $182 (102%)
Cash: $1,426 (796% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $182 (102% 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.

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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
Molina $48 - $287 27%
Aetna $61 - $343 34%
Coventry $61 - $201 34%
Health Alliance $61 - $238 34%
Longevity Health Plan $61 - $177 34%
Sinai Medical Group $61 - $177 34%
United $61 - $255 34%
UnitedHealthcare $61 - $177 34%
Clear Springs Health $62 - $182 35%
Zing Health $62 - $180 35%
Union Health Service $64 - $212 36%
Village Md $64 - $221 36%
Wellcare $64 - $185 36%
Uic Physician Group $67 - $194 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $75 - $287 42%
Dolton Medical Associates $76 - $221 42%
Mac Neal Health Providers $76 - $221 42%
Mercy Physician Association $76 - $221 42%
Unified Physicians Network $76 - $221 42%
West Suburban Health Providers $76 - $221 42%
Lake County Physician Associates $79 - $230 44%
Northshore Physician Association $79 - $230 44%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $79 - $230 44%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $79 - $230 44%
Valenz $80 - $235 45%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $82 - $238 46%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $82 - $238 46%
St Anthony Health Network $87 - $475 49%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $89 - $486 50%
Physician Care Network Inc $90 - $494 50%
Campus Care $91 - $265 51%
Healthsmart $91 - $265 51%
The Alliance $91 - $265 51%
Healthlink $95 - $919 53%
County Care Health Plan $96 - $287 54%
Meridian $96 - $287 54%
Youthcare Healthchoice $96 - $287 54%
Cigna $98 - $649 55%
Multiplan $127 - $1,396 71%
Equian $269 - $1,396 150%
Zelis $269 - $1,396 150%
Integrated Health Plan $296 - $1,536 165%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals