CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Meeker Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $866
Cash Discount Price: $1,108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Meeker Memorial Hospital is $866. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$866

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: $1,108 (618%)

Insurance Median: $866 (483%)

Cash: $1,108 (618% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $866 (483% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 383%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Health Partners	$176 - $866	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$297 - $1,514	166%
UnitedHealthcare	$796 - $1,350	444%
Medica Choice (Facility)	$866	483%
Prime West	$866	483%
U Care	$866	483%
Cigna	$1,558	869%
Multiplan	$1,627	908%
Sanford Health Plans (Hospital)	$1,644	917%
America Ppo Auto	$1,679	937%

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 $1,108.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Meeker Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.