CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: St Rose Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $249
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,557
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at St Rose Hospital is $249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,557. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,557

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$249

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: $1,557 (869%)
Insurance Median: $249 (139%)
Cash: $1,557 (869% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $249 (139% 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.

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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 $167 - $3,893 93%
Healthnet Of California $167 - $3,633 93%
UnitedHealthcare $167 - $1,900 93%
Centers For Elder Independence $237 132%
Aetna $248 - $750 138%
Brown & Toland $249 139%
Humana $249 139%
Imperial Health Senior $249 139%
Medicare (plans) $249 139%
Canopy $474 265%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $569 318%
Blue Shield $624 348%
Blue Shield Affinity $624 348%
Blue Shield Hill $624 348%
Interplan $3,633 2027%
Multiplan Inc $3,996 2230%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $4,152 2317%
Preferred Health Network $4,412 2462%

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