CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,703
Cash Discount Price: $1,703
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake is $1,703. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,703. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 9.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 West Stout Street, Rice Lake, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,703

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,703

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: $1,703 (950%)

Insurance Median: $1,703 (950%)

Cash: $1,703 (950% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,703 (950% 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 950% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 850%). 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
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$896	500%
Amish/Mennonite	$986	550%
Sanford Health Plan	$986	550%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$1,286 - $1,758	718%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$1,470 - $1,721	820%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,477	824%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$1,524	850%
The Alliance	$1,596 - $1,703	891%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,608 - $1,837	897%
Besse Forest Products	$1,703	950%
Cigna	$1,703	950%
Corvel	$1,703	950%
First Health	$1,703	950%
Health Partners	$1,703	950%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$1,703	950%
Rice Lake School District	$1,703	950%
Medica Of Wi	$1,712 - $1,746	955%
Trilogy	$1,712 - $1,721	955%
Coventry	$1,721	960%
Health Smart	$1,721	960%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$1,739	970%
Wps Health Insurance	$1,748	975%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$1,757	980%

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 $1,703.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake 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.