CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Range Regional Health Services

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $178
  • Cash Discount Price: $509
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Range Regional Health Services is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $509. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$509

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$178

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: $509 (284%)
Insurance Median: $178 (99%)
Cash: $509 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $178 (99% 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
Health Partners $41 - $1,210 23%
Itasca Medical Care $41 - $172 23%
Primewest $41 - $172 23%
Medica $44 - $1,602 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $778 26%
Sanford Health Plan $56 - $706 31%
Security Health Plan $56 - $898 31%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $962 31%
Wellcare $56 - $172 31%
Ucare $59 - $407 33%
First Health $212 - $982 118%
Multiplan $220 - $1,018 123%
Private Healthcare Systems $220 - $1,018 123%
Wisconsin Physician Services $233 - $1,078 130%
America'S Ppo $238 - $1,078 133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN 55746
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals