CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $846
Cash Discount Price: $4,282
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $846. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 4.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$846

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: $4,282 (2390%)

Insurance Median: $846 (472%)

Cash: $4,282 (2390% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $846 (472% 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 472% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 372%). 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
Blue Shield Senior	$222	124%
Aetna	$226 - $2,448	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$226 - $626	126%
Health Net Senior	$226	126%
La Care Covered California	$226	126%
Medicare (plans)	$226 - $238	126%
Ambetter / Centene	$319	178%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$351	196%
Health Net	$447 - $676	249%
UnitedHealthcare	$855 - $3,331	477%
Cigna	$859	479%
Blue Shield Ifp	$1,006	561%
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal	$1,070	597%
Blue Shield	$1,195	667%
La Care Medi-Cal	$2,569	1434%
Phcs	$2,569	1434%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn)	$2,997	1672%
Beech Street	$3,212	1792%
Multiplan	$3,854	2151%

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 $4,282.
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 Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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.