CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $195
  • Cash Discount Price: $791
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at University of Michigan Health System is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $791. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$791

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$195

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: $791 (741%)
Insurance Median: $195 (183%)
Cash: $791 (741% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $195 (183% 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.

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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 $26 - $1,500 24%
Ambetter / Centene $26 - $69 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $147 24%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $26 - $69 24%
Hap Midwest $26 - $69 24%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $26 - $1,382 24%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 - $1,136 24%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $26 - $91 24%
Priority Health $26 - $2,273 24%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $1,659 24%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $27 - $72 25%
Huron Valley Pace $32 - $85 30%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $34 - $147 32%
Health Alliance Plan $34 - $90 32%
Humana $34 - $90 32%
Medicare (plans) $34 - $91 32%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $34 - $90 32%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $34 - $90 32%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $34 - $90 32%
Paramount Health Care $34 - $1,887 32%
Thome Pace $34 - $90 32%
Triwest $34 - $90 32%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $34 - $90 32%
Zing Health $35 - $94 33%
Employee Benefit Logistic $57 - $152 53%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $127 - $977 119%
Priority Health [1038] $136 - $1,523 127%
Metrocare $139 - $1,068 130%
Hap [1023] $162 - $1,705 152%
Plain Church Group $178 - $1,364 167%
First Health $192 - $1,680 180%
Cofinity $195 - $1,506 183%
Confinity Advantage $195 - $1,500 183%
Beaumont Health Network $207 - $1,591 194%
Nomi Health $207 - $1,591 194%
Provider Network Of America $207 - $1,591 194%
First Agency $222 - $1,705 208%
Parkview Health Plan Services $222 - $1,705 208%
Bronson Healthcare Group $252 - $1,932 236%
Multiplan $252 - $1,932 236%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals