CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Holy Family Memorial

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,192
Cash Discount Price: $1,020
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Holy Family Memorial is $1,192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,020. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Western Ave, Manitowoc, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,020

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,192

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,020 (955%)

Insurance Median: $1,192 (1116%)

Cash: $1,020 (955% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,192 (1116% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1116% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1016%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $1,470	95%
Community Care Incorporated	$101	95%
Health Partners	$101 - $1,205	95%
Humana	$101	95%
Icare	$101	95%
Molina	$101 - $109	95%
Network Health Plan	$101 - $1,033	95%
Security Health Plan	$101 - $1,483	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $1,565	95%
Allwell	$103	96%
Medical College Of Wisconsin	$612	573%
Centivo	$742 - $853	695%
Dean Health Plan	$927	868%
Sheboygan Employers Health Network	$1,112	1041%
Health Payment Systems	$1,175	1100%
Chorus Community Health Plan	$1,192	1116%
Trilogy	$1,224	1146%
Cigna	$1,335	1250%
Wps Health Plan	$1,372	1285%
Aspirus	$1,483	1388%
Healtheos	$1,483	1388%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$1,483	1388%
Preferred One	$1,483	1388%
Healthsmart	$1,539	1441%
First Health Network	$1,632	1528%

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 $1,020.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Holy Family Memorial is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.