CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Warner Hospital and Health Services

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,104
Cash Discount Price: $2,697
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Warner Hospital and Health Services is $2,104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,697. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 11.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 422 W White St, Clinton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,697

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,104

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: $2,697 (1505%)

Insurance Median: $2,104 (1174%)

Cash: $2,697 (1505% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,104 (1174% 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 1174% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1074%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,073 - $2,643	599%
Aetna	$1,106 - $2,293	617%
Health Alliance Med Adv	$1,106	617%
Humana	$1,106 - $2,293	617%
Molina Mcr/Mcd Dual	$1,106	617%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,106 - $2,293	617%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$1,106	617%
Harmony Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$1,153	643%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,153	643%
Meridian Hp-All Plans	$1,153	643%
Molina-All Other Plans	$1,153	643%
Healthlink Hmo	$2,104	1174%
City Of Clinton (Employees Serv)-All Plans	$2,158	1204%
Cigna	$2,239	1249%
Caterpillar-All Plans	$2,293	1280%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$2,293	1280%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$2,374	1325%
Healthlink Ppo/Work Comp-All Other Plans	$2,374	1325%
Consociate Care Ppo-All Plans	$2,428	1355%
Hfn Ppo/Epo-All Plans	$2,428	1355%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$2,562	1430%

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 $2,697.
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 Warner Hospital and Health Services 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.