CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,069
Cash Discount Price: $922
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is $1,069. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $922. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 School St, Carrollton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$922

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,069

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $922 (863%)

Insurance Median: $1,069 (1001%)

Cash: $922 (863% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,069 (1001% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 1001% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 901%). 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
Aetna	$107 - $1,581	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$107 - $1,581	100%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$107 - $1,069	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $1,090	100%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$107 - $1,069	100%
Humana	$108 - $1,080	101%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$129 - $1,283	121%
Ambetter / Centene	$139 - $1,390	130%
Cigna	$150 - $1,494	140%
Multiplan-All Plans	$158 - $1,572	148%
Healthlink Hmo	$160 - $1,593	150%
Healthlink Il Only	$160 - $1,530	150%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$181 - $1,803	169%
Hfn Zelis-All Plans	$191 - $1,907	179%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$1,581	1480%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$1,581	1480%

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 $922.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.