CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Providence Little Co of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $417
Cash Discount Price: $2,038
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Providence Little Co of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro is $417. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,038. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1300 W 7Th St, San Pedro, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,038

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$417

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: $2,038 (1137%)

Insurance Median: $417 (233%)

Cash: $2,038 (1137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $417 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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

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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
Aetna	$226 - $573	126%
Humana	$230	128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$236 - $1,032	132%
Caremore	$248	138%
UnitedHealthcare	$292	163%
La Care Health Plan	$293	164%
Healthnet	$417 - $483	233%
Blue Shield	$625 - $1,209	349%

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 $2,038.
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 Providence Little Co of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro 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.