CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $2,072
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,347
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin is $2,072. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,347. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 11.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,347

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,072

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: $1,347 (752%)
Insurance Median: $2,072 (1156%)
Cash: $1,347 (752% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,072 (1156% 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 1156% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1056%). 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 $1,714 - $2,082 956%
Medical College Of Wisconsin $1,714 956%
Network Health Plan $1,744 973%
UnitedHealthcare $1,800 - $1,864 1004%
Aspirus Health Plan $1,837 1025%
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative $1,837 - $2,082 1025%
Trilogy Health Solutions $1,837 - $2,082 1025%
Wps Health Plan $1,861 - $2,204 1039%
Advocate Aurora Healthcare $1,886 1052%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,910 - $2,327 1066%
Centivo $1,910 1066%
Health Partners $1,910 - $2,155 1066%
Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative $1,923 1073%
Dean Health Plan $1,959 1093%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire $1,959 1093%
Oan Llc $1,959 1093%
Security Health Plan $2,033 1134%
Health Payment Systems $2,072 1156%
Praire States $2,082 1162%
Quartz Health Insurance $2,082 1162%
Sheboygan Employer'S Health Network $2,082 1162%
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions $2,131 1189%
Aetna $2,155 - $2,180 1203%
Bellin Thedacare $2,204 1230%
Cigna $2,204 1230%
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin $2,204 1230%
Prevea Health Network $2,204 1230%
Multiplan $2,229 - $2,327 1244%
Coventry Health Care $2,327 1299%

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