CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $445
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,534
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, LLC is $445. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,534. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,534

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$445

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: $2,534 (1414%)
Insurance Median: $445 (248%)
Cash: $2,534 (1414% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $445 (248% 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 248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 148%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Caresource $57 - $188 32%
Paramount $57 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $2,154 33%
Front Path Health Coalition $74 - $1,900 41%
Mcclaren Health Plan $80 - $1,900 45%
Aetna $107 - $1,626 60%
UnitedHealthcare $145 - $2,133 81%
Molina $179 - $445 100%
Mcclaren Health Plan - Michigan $185 103%
Cigna $187 - $533 104%
Ohc $272 - $2,112 152%
Ohio Ppo Connect $272 - $2,112 152%
Amerihealth $449 251%
Bchp $449 251%
Humana $449 251%
Mmo $1,056 - $1,478 589%
First Health $3,252 1815%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH 43608
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens