CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: St Rose Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $182
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at St Rose Hospital is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$182

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: $1,197 (1121%)
Insurance Median: $182 (170%)
Cash: $1,197 (1121% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $182 (170% 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.

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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
Cigna $96 - $2,992 90%
Healthnet Of California $96 - $2,793 90%
UnitedHealthcare $96 - $1,900 90%
Centers For Elder Independence $141 132%
Aetna $149 - $750 140%
Brown & Toland $149 140%
Humana $149 140%
Imperial Health Senior $149 140%
Medicare (plans) $149 140%
Canopy $282 264%
Blue Shield $372 348%
Blue Shield Affinity $372 348%
Blue Shield Hill $372 348%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $380 356%
Interplan $2,793 2615%
Multiplan Inc $3,072 2876%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $3,192 2988%
Preferred Health Network $3,392 3176%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals