CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $110
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1910 South Ave, La Crosse, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$110

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Insurance Median: $110 (103%)
Ins. Median: $110 (103% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $1,590 45%
Aetna $105 98%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Health Partners $105 98%
Icare $105 - $138 98%
Medical Associates $105 98%
Molina Health $105 98%
Ucare $105 - $111 98%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $138 98%
Group Health Eau Claire $138 129%
Group Health Of South Central $138 129%
Iowa Total Care $138 129%
Managed Health Service $138 129%
Alliance $1,678 - $1,850 1571%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1910 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals