CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Franciscan Health Munster

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,322
Cash Discount Price: $823
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Franciscan Health Munster is $1,322. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $823. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$823

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,322

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: $823 (459%)

Insurance Median: $1,322 (738%)

Cash: $823 (459% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,322 (738% 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 738% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 638%). 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
Medicare (plans)	$186	104%
Workers Comp [1172]	$371	207%
Mdwise [1175]	$378	211%
Medicaid / KanCare	$378 - $454	211%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$390	218%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$449 - $2,898	251%
Unicare [1150]	$628	350%
Commercial [2001]	$812 - $2,318	453%
Managed Care [2000]	$812 - $2,500	453%
Cigna	$850	474%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$1,793 - $1,970	1001%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$1,793 - $1,970	1001%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,793 - $1,970	1001%

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 $823.
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 Franciscan Health Munster 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.