CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $175
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,317
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$175

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: $2,317 (1293%)
Insurance Median: $175 (98%)
Cash: $2,317 (1293% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $175 (98% 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
Mclaren Health Plan $38 - $1,612 21%
Meridian $38 - $91 21%
Molina $38 - $189 21%
Priority Health $38 - $406 21%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $1,730 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39 - $323 22%
Aetna $57 - $2,186 32%
Atrium King Centre Skilled Nursing Services $57 - $175 32%
Blue Care Network $57 - $175 32%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $57 - $2,307 32%
Humana $57 - $175 32%
Medicare (plans) $57 - $175 32%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $57 - $175 32%
Promedica $57 - $175 32%
Wellcare (Meridian) $57 - $175 32%
Wellspring Lutheran Services Skilling Nursing Services $57 - $175 32%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $66 - $187 37%
Provider Network Of America Group Health $80 - $2,451 45%
Asr/Physicians Care $86 - $2,307 48%
Cofinity $86 - $2,250 48%
Cigna $90 - $406 50%
Nomi Health $92 - $2,307 51%
Employee Benefits Logistics $98 - $297 55%
Munson Hospice $852 - $2,019 475%
Hospice Of Michigan $1,541 - $1,730 860%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $2,054 - $2,307 1146%
The Robbins Group And Regency Employee Benefits $2,054 - $2,307 1146%
Wds Enterprise Group Planning $2,054 - $2,307 1146%
First Health/Coventry Network $2,183 - $2,451 1218%
Three Rivers Provider Network $2,183 - $2,451 1218%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals