CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Bellin Health Oconto Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $321
Cash Discount Price: $272
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Bellin Health Oconto Hospital is $321. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $272. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 820 Arbutus Ave, Oconto, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$272

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$321

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: $272 (255%)

Insurance Median: $321 (301%)

Cash: $272 (255% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $321 (301% 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 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$142 - $1,424	133%
Community Care	$142	133%
Humana	$142	133%
My Choice	$142	133%
Network Health	$142 - $356	133%
UnitedHealthcare	$172 - $293	161%
Aetna	$210	197%
Cigna	$296 - $301	277%
Common Ground	$305 - $314	286%
Chorus Community Health Plan	$314	294%
Aspirus Arise	$328	307%
Healthsmart	$335	314%
Ihs(Claimsbridge)	$335	314%
Medical College Of Wi	$335	314%
Hps/Paymedix	$344 - $373	322%
Wps Insurance	$352	330%
Allied National	$356	333%
First Health	$356	333%
Galaxy Health	$356	333%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$377	353%
Trilogy	$377	353%

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 $272.
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 Bellin Health Oconto Hospital 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.