CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $671
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,465
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Columbus Community Hospital is $671. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,465. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,465

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$671

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: $1,465 (1372%)
Insurance Median: $671 (628%)
Cash: $1,465 (1372% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $671 (628% 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 628% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 528%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Dean Health Plan $107 - $802 100%
My Choice Wisconsin $107 - $570 100%
Quartz $107 - $1,750 100%
Security Health Plan $107 - $1,988 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $2,211 100%
Alliance $299 280%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $570 - $2,051 534%
Icare $570 - $773 534%
Cigna $1,593 1491%
Health Payment Systems $1,998 1871%
Trilogy $2,184 2045%
Wps $2,243 2100%
Healtheos $2,318 - $2,478 2170%
First Health $2,344 2195%
Humana $2,398 2245%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals