CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $197
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,238
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University of Michigan Health System is $197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$197

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: $1,238 (691%)
Insurance Median: $197 (110%)
Cash: $1,238 (691% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $197 (110% 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 $34 - $2,239 19%
Ambetter / Centene $34 - $96 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $205 19%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $34 - $96 19%
Hap Midwest $34 - $96 19%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $34 - $2,163 19%
Medicaid / KanCare $34 - $1,696 19%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $34 - $127 19%
Priority Health $34 - $3,393 19%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $2,477 19%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $36 - $100 20%
Huron Valley Pace $42 - $118 23%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $45 - $205 25%
Health Alliance Plan $45 - $124 25%
Humana $45 - $124 25%
Medicare (plans) $45 - $126 25%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $45 - $124 25%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $45 - $124 25%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $45 - $124 25%
Paramount Health Care $45 - $2,816 25%
Thome Pace $45 - $124 25%
Triwest $45 - $124 25%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $45 - $124 25%
Zing Health $47 - $131 26%
Employee Benefit Logistic $76 - $212 42%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $128 - $1,459 71%
Priority Health [1038] $137 - $2,273 76%
Metrocare $140 - $1,595 78%
Hap [1023] $164 - $2,545 92%
Plain Church Group $179 - $2,036 100%
First Health $194 - $2,631 108%
Cofinity $197 - $2,358 110%
Confinity Advantage $197 - $2,239 110%
Beaumont Health Network $209 - $2,375 117%
Nomi Health $209 - $2,375 117%
Provider Network Of America $209 - $2,375 117%
First Agency $224 - $2,545 125%
Parkview Health Plan Services $224 - $2,545 125%
Bronson Healthcare Group $253 - $2,884 141%
Multiplan $253 - $2,884 141%

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