CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Hamilton Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,217
Cash Discount Price: $1,411
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Hamilton Memorial Hospital is $1,217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,411. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 S Marshall Avenue, McLeansboro, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,411

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,217

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: $1,411 (1321%)

Insurance Median: $1,217 (1139%)

Cash: $1,411 (1321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,217 (1139% 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 1139% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1039%). 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	$101 - $1,494	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $1,511	95%
Health Alliance	$101 - $1,328	95%
Medicare (plans)	$101 - $664	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $1,189	95%
Wellcare	$101 - $664	95%
Medicaid / KanCare	$618 - $664	579%
Alliance Coal	$664	622%
Humana	$664	622%
Healthlink	$787 - $910	737%
Healthscope	$1,162	1088%
Wellfirst (Ssmhic)	$1,162	1088%
Hope Trust	$1,245	1166%
Cigna	$1,303	1220%
Hfn, Inc	$1,328 - $1,494	1243%
Multiplan	$1,411	1321%
Siho	$1,494	1399%
Three Rivers Provider	$1,494	1399%
Healthsmart	$1,577	1476%
Stratose	$1,577	1476%

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 $1,411.
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 Hamilton 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.