CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: San Joaquin General Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $224
Cash Discount Price: $775
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at San Joaquin General Hospital is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W Hospital Road, French Camp, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$224

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: $775 (432%)

Insurance Median: $224 (125%)

Cash: $775 (432% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $224 (125% 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
Healthnet	$182 - $4,250	102%
Ca Health And Wellness	$202 - $207	113%
Hpsj	$218 - $224	122%
Aetna	$224	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$224	125%
Blueshield	$224	125%
Brand New Day	$224	125%
Cigna	$224	125%
Humana	$224	125%
Sutter	$224	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$224	125%
Blue Shield	$2,475	1381%
Networks By Design	$5,303	2959%

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 $775.
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 San Joaquin General 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.