CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Bellin Health Oconto Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $556
Cash Discount Price: $471
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Bellin Health Oconto Hospital is $556. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $471. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 820 Arbutus Ave, Oconto, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$471

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$556

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$179.2

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $179.2 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $471 (263%)

Insurance Median: $556 (310%)

Cash: $471 (263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $556 (310% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $179.2 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$246 - $1,424	137%
Community Care	$246	137%
Humana	$246	137%
My Choice	$246	137%
Network Health	$246 - $616	137%
UnitedHealthcare	$297 - $507	166%
Aetna	$362	202%
Cigna	$513 - $521	286%
Common Ground	$528 - $543	295%
Chorus Community Health Plan	$544	304%
Aspirus Arise	$568	317%
Healthsmart	$580	324%
Ihs(Claimsbridge)	$580	324%
Medical College Of Wi	$580	324%
Hps/Paymedix	$594 - $645	331%
Wps Insurance	$609	340%
Allied National	$616	344%
First Health	$616	344%
Galaxy Health	$616	344%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$652	364%
Trilogy	$652	364%

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 $471.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

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 70470.
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.