CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $234
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,590
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at University of Michigan Health System is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,590. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,590

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$234

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: $1,590 (887%)
Insurance Median: $234 (131%)
Cash: $1,590 (887% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $234 (131% 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.

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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 $38 - $2,857 21%
Ambetter / Centene $38 - $112 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $239 21%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $38 - $112 21%
Hap Midwest $38 - $112 21%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $38 - $2,779 21%
Medicaid / KanCare $38 - $2,164 21%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $38 - $148 21%
Priority Health $38 - $4,329 21%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $3,160 21%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $40 - $116 22%
Huron Valley Pace $48 - $138 27%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $50 - $239 28%
Health Alliance Plan $50 - $145 28%
Humana $50 - $145 28%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $50 - $145 28%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $50 - $145 28%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $50 - $145 28%
Paramount Health Care $50 - $3,593 28%
Thome Pace $50 - $145 28%
Triwest $50 - $145 28%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $50 - $145 28%
Medicare (plans) $51 - $148 28%
Zing Health $53 - $153 30%
Employee Benefit Logistic $86 - $247 48%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $152 - $1,861 85%
Priority Health [1038] $163 - $2,900 91%
Metrocare $166 - $2,035 93%
Hap [1023] $194 - $3,247 108%
Plain Church Group $212 - $2,597 118%
First Health $230 - $3,379 128%
Cofinity $234 - $3,029 131%
Confinity Advantage $234 - $2,857 131%
Beaumont Health Network $248 - $3,030 138%
Nomi Health $248 - $3,030 138%
Provider Network Of America $248 - $3,030 138%
First Agency $266 - $3,247 148%
Parkview Health Plan Services $266 - $3,247 148%
Bronson Healthcare Group $301 - $3,680 168%
Multiplan $301 - $3,680 168%

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