CT scan, head (no contrast)
Facility: Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 70450
- Insurance Median: $104
- Cash Discount Price: $1,419
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
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 | $104 - $1,748 | 97% |
| Dean Health Plan | $104 | 97% |
| Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire | $104 | 97% |
| Healthpartners | $104 | 97% |
| Humana | $104 | 97% |
| Medica | $104 | 97% |
| Quartz Health Solutions | $104 | 97% |
| Security Health Plan Of Wi | $104 - $876 | 97% |
| Ucare Wi | $104 | 97% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $104 | 97% |
| Alliance | $518 | 485% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, located at 1000 Oakleaf Way in Altoona, Wisconsin, provides a CT scan of the head (no contrast) with a cash median price of $1,419. The facility operates as a physician-owned acute care hospital, and while the gross charge listed is $1,577, the median negotiated rate across 11 payers is significantly lower at $104, with the median paid amount settling at $1,268. This service is currently rated against a Medicare benchmark, which stands at $106.81, indicating that the facility's actual billed amounts vary considerably from the federal baseline.
For patients considering payment options, it is important to note that the cash price of $1,419 is notably higher than the median negotiated rate of $104 observed across most commercial payers. Although the cash rate exceeds the typical negotiated ceiling, individuals with high-deductible plans or those who have met their out-of-pocket maximums might find the cash option more predictable if their insurance allows for significant out-of-network costs or if the specific payer contract results in higher allowed amounts. Patients are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final amount owed by offering immediate liquidity incentives. Additionally, since the data reflects a vintage of 2026-06, verifying the current status of the facility's pricing and any state-specific average comparisons with the local county or Wisconsin averages is recommended before scheduling.