CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Marshall Browning Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,121
Cash Discount Price: $2,307
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Marshall Browning Hospital is $1,121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,307. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 6.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,307

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,121

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: $2,307 (1287%)

Insurance Median: $1,121 (626%)

Cash: $2,307 (1287% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,121 (626% 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 626% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 526%). 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	$691 - $2,610	386%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$691 - $3,013	386%
Meridian Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$691	386%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$691	386%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$1,121	626%
Humana	$1,121	626%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,121 - $2,868	626%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,121	626%
Healthlink Hmo - All Other Plans	$2,307	1287%
Healthlink Ppo	$2,307	1287%
Cigna	$2,452	1368%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$2,802	1564%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$2,966	1655%
Zelis - All Plans	$2,966	1655%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$3,922	2189%

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 $2,307.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Marshall Browning Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.