CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $1,383
Cash Discount Price: $1,393
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Marshfield Medical Center is $1,383. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,393. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,393

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,383

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: $1,393 (777%)

Insurance Median: $1,383 (772%)

Cash: $1,393 (777% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,383 (772% 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 772% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 672%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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)	$733	409%
Amish/Mennonite	$806	450%
Sanford Health Plan	$806	450%
The Alliance	$1,019 - $1,224	569%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$1,188 - $1,748	663%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$1,202 - $1,349	671%
Besse Forest Products	$1,246	695%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$1,246	695%
Rice Lake School District	$1,246	695%
Wps Health Insurance	$1,293 - $1,415	722%
Trilogy	$1,319 - $1,407	736%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,334	744%
Medica Of Wi	$1,360 - $1,388	759%
Cigna	$1,378	769%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$1,378 - $1,393	769%
Corvel	$1,393	777%
First Health	$1,393	777%
Health Partners	$1,393	777%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$1,393	777%
Coventry	$1,407	785%
Health Smart	$1,407	785%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$1,422	794%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,609 - $1,838	898%

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 $1,393.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Marshfield Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
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.