CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $598
Cash Discount Price: $3,300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $598. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$598

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: $3,300 (3090%)

Insurance Median: $598 (560%)

Cash: $3,300 (3090% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $598 (560% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 460%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Shield Senior	$132	124%
Aetna	$135 - $1,886	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$135 - $418	126%
Health Net Senior	$135	126%
La Care Covered California	$135	126%
Medicare (plans)	$135 - $142	126%
Ambetter / Centene	$191	179%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$209	196%
Health Net	$267 - $676	250%
UnitedHealthcare	$491 - $2,567	460%
Blue Shield Ifp	$672	629%
Blue Shield	$798	747%
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal	$825	772%
Cigna	$859	804%
La Care Medi-Cal	$1,980	1854%
Phcs	$1,980	1854%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn)	$2,310	2163%
Beech Street	$2,475	2317%
Multiplan	$2,970	2781%

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 $3,300.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Valley Presbyterian Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.