CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $325
Cash Discount Price: $2,580
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is $325. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,580. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,580

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$325

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: $2,580 (1440%)

Insurance Median: $325 (181%)

Cash: $2,580 (1440% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $325 (181% 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.

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
Iehp	$180 - $289	100%
Central Health Plan	$200	112%
Humana	$218	122%
Alignment	$222	124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$222 - $840	124%
Medicare (plans)	$222	124%
Aetna	$226 - $810	126%
Blue Shield	$226 - $1,706	126%
Champus	$226	126%
Molina Covered Ca	$226	126%
Molina Senior	$226	126%
Scan	$226	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$226 - $292	126%
Health Net	$307 - $1,476	171%
Medi-Cal	$330	184%
Molina Medi-Cal	$330	184%
Ahmc	$335	187%
Regal	$396 - $1,290	221%
Cigna	$1,289	719%
Blue Shield Ppo	$1,706	952%
Self Pay	$2,580	1440%

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 $2,580.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
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.