CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Charlevoix Area Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $870
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Charlevoix Area Hospital is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $870. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$870

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $870 (815%)

Insurance Median: $147 (138%)

Cash: $870 (815% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (138% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $946	24%
Mclaren Health Plan	$26 - $953	24%
Meridian	$26 - $74	24%
Priority Health	$26 - $1,024	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $890	24%
Aetna	$39 - $925	37%
Blue Care Network	$39 - $481	37%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan)	$39 - $819	37%
Medicare (plans)	$39 - $481	37%
Michigan Amish Medical Board	$39 - $481	37%
Molina	$39 - $520	37%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group	$39 - $481	37%
Asr Physicians Care Network	$58 - $819	54%
Cigna	$60 - $1,024	56%
Nomi Health	$62 - $952	58%
Employee Benefits Logistics	$66 - $818	62%
Provider Network Of America/Hma Group Health	$147 - $870	138%
Hospice Of Michigan	$614	575%
Enterprise Group Planning Employee Benefit Plan	$819	767%
First Health/Coventry Health/Community Care Network	$819	767%
Medical Cost Savings Solution	$819	767%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$870	815%
Iba Health And Life Assurance Company	$942	882%
Cofinity	$952	891%
Preferred Medical Claim Solutions	$973	911%

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 $870.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Charlevoix Area Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.