CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $156
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,359
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,359. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,359

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$156

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: $1,359 (758%)
Insurance Median: $156 (87%)
Cash: $1,359 (758% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $156 (87% 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 $43 - $244 24%
Aetna $54 - $292 30%
Coventry $54 - $171 30%
Health Alliance $54 - $204 30%
Longevity Health Plan $54 - $151 30%
Sinai Medical Group $54 - $151 30%
United $54 - $215 30%
UnitedHealthcare $54 - $151 30%
Clear Springs Health $55 - $156 31%
Zing Health $55 - $154 31%
Union Health Service $56 - $181 31%
Village Md $56 - $189 31%
Wellcare $56 - $159 31%
Uic Physician Group $59 - $166 33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $67 - $244 37%
Dolton Medical Associates $67 - $189 37%
Mac Neal Health Providers $67 - $189 37%
Mercy Physician Association $67 - $189 37%
Unified Physicians Network $67 - $189 37%
West Suburban Health Providers $67 - $189 37%
Lake County Physician Associates $70 - $197 39%
Northshore Physician Association $70 - $197 39%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $70 - $197 39%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $70 - $197 39%
Valenz $71 - $201 40%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $72 - $204 40%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $72 - $204 40%
St Anthony Health Network $77 - $392 43%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $79 - $401 44%
Campus Care $80 - $227 45%
Healthsmart $80 - $227 45%
Physician Care Network Inc $80 - $408 45%
The Alliance $80 - $227 45%
Healthlink $84 - $919 47%
County Care Health Plan $85 - $244 47%
Meridian $85 - $244 47%
Youthcare Healthchoice $85 - $244 47%
Cigna $87 - $649 49%
Multiplan $113 - $984 63%
Equian $190 - $984 106%
Zelis $190 - $984 106%
Integrated Health Plan $209 - $1,083 117%

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