CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $2,812
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,828
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin is $2,812. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,828. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 15.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,828

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,812

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: $1,828 (1020%)
Insurance Median: $2,812 (1569%)
Cash: $1,828 (1020% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,812 (1569% 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 1569% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1469%). 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
Froedtert Health $2,327 - $2,825 1299%
Medical College Of Wisconsin $2,327 1299%
Network Health Plan $2,367 1321%
UnitedHealthcare $2,443 - $2,529 1363%
Aspirus Health Plan $2,493 1391%
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative $2,493 - $2,825 1391%
Trilogy Health Solutions $2,493 - $2,825 1391%
Wps Health Plan $2,526 - $2,991 1410%
Advocate Aurora Healthcare $2,559 1428%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,593 - $3,158 1447%
Centivo $2,593 1447%
Health Partners $2,593 - $2,925 1447%
Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative $2,609 1456%
Dean Health Plan $2,659 1484%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire $2,659 1484%
Oan Llc $2,659 1484%
Security Health Plan $2,759 1540%
Health Payment Systems $2,812 1569%
Praire States $2,825 1576%
Quartz Health Insurance $2,825 1576%
Sheboygan Employer'S Health Network $2,825 1576%
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions $2,892 1614%
Aetna $2,925 - $2,958 1632%
Bellin Thedacare $2,991 1669%
Cigna $2,991 1669%
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin $2,991 1669%
Prevea Health Network $2,991 1669%
Multiplan $3,025 - $3,158 1688%
Coventry Health Care $3,158 1762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens