CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Rochelle Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,661
Cash Discount Price: $3,434
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Rochelle Community Hospital is $2,661. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,434. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 14.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 N 2Nd St, Rochelle, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,434

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,661

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: $3,434 (1916%)

Insurance Median: $2,661 (1485%)

Cash: $3,434 (1916% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,661 (1485% 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 1485% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1385%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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	$525 - $1,717	293%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$525 - $3,434	293%
Medicaid / KanCare	$525	293%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$1,202	671%
Humana	$1,202 - $2,747	671%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,202 - $3,091	671%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$1,202	671%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,226	684%
Cigna	$2,576	1438%
Osf Dan Ppo - All Plans	$2,576	1438%
Beech Street-All Plans	$2,747	1533%
First Health - All Plans	$2,747	1533%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$2,747	1533%
Ecoh-All Plans	$2,919	1629%
Hfn-All Plans	$2,919	1629%
The Alliance-All Plans	$2,919	1629%
Quartz Health Solutions-All Plans	$3,022	1686%
Multiplan-All Plans	$3,228	1801%

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 $3,434.
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 Rochelle Community Hospital 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.