CMS Price Transparency Data
CT scan, head (with contrast)
Facility: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 70460
- Insurance Median: $248
- Cash Discount Price: $1,428
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus is $248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,428. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,428
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$248
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: $1,428 (797%)
Insurance Median: $248 (138%)
Cash: $1,428 (797% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $248 (138% 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jmpn Canopy Hn [1640000011] | $93 | 52% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $93 - $746 | 52% |
| Aetna | $139 - $248 | 78% |
| Contra Costa County Jail [1012104] | $143 | 80% |
| United Behavioral Health [1048103] | $216 | 121% |
| Golden State-Network Mcare [1023127] | $223 | 124% |
| Health Net-Network Mcare [1028127] | $243 | 136% |
| Alignment Health [1177113] | $248 | 138% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $248 - $2,063 | 138% |
| Blue Shield-Network Mcare [1006127] | $248 | 138% |
| Care 1St Health Plan [1094113] | $248 | 138% |
| Caremore [1171113] | $248 | 138% |
| Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [1179012] | $248 | 138% |
| Easy Choice Health Plan [1083113] | $248 | 138% |
| Essence Healthcare [1049028] | $248 | 138% |
| Essence Healthcare [1049128] | $248 | 138% |
| Hospice Of East Bay [1085104] | $248 | 138% |
| Humana | $248 - $2,635 | 138% |
| Medicare (plans) | $248 - $2,539 | 138% |
| Scan-Network Mcare [1043127] | $248 | 138% |
| Veterans Administration [1051113] | $248 | 138% |
| Tricare | $267 | 149% |
| Workers' Comp [1024005] | $274 | 153% |
| Generic Commercial/Indemnity [1017001] | $310 - $1,270 | 173% |
| Generic Hmo [1018103] | $310 | 173% |
| Generic Ppo [1021104] | $310 | 173% |
| Canopy Hn Hmo [1166103] | $453 | 253% |
| Blue Shield Hmo [1006103] | $746 - $762 | 416% |
| Blue Shield-Network [1006026] | $746 - $762 | 416% |
| Blue Shield Ppo [1006104] | $762 - $800 | 425% |
| Health Net Hmo [1028103] | $774 | 432% |
| Health Net Ppo [1028104] | $774 | 432% |
| Health Net-Network [1028026] | $774 | 432% |
| Cigna | $822 | 459% |
| Carecentrix [1011001] | $1,270 | 709% |
| Aps Healthcare [1003103] | $1,428 | 797% |
| Carelon Behavioral Health [1050104] | $1,746 | 974% |
| Fortified Provider Network [1063104] | $1,746 | 974% |
| Medigap [1036001] | $1,746 | 974% |
| Three Rivers Provider Network [1073104] | $1,746 | 974% |
| Contra Costa Health Plan Hmo [1013103] | $1,905 | 1063% |
| Western Health Advantage Hmo [1053103] | $2,222 - $2,539 | 1240% |
| Federal Correction Institute [1062104] | $2,539 | 1417% |
| First Health [1016104] | $2,539 - $2,698 | 1417% |
| Healthsmart - Pka Interplan [1031104] | $2,539 | 1417% |
| Networks By Design [1084104] | $2,539 | 1417% |
| Pponext [1072104] | $2,539 | 1417% |
| Sutter Preferred Health Plan [1044104] | $2,539 | 1417% |
| Kaiser Hmo [1033103] | $2,571 | 1435% |
| Health Management Network [1066104] | $2,698 | 1506% |
| Healthcomp [1089104] | $2,698 | 1506% |
| Galaxy Health Network [1064104] | $2,857 | 1594% |
| Integrated Health Plan [1075104] | $2,857 | 1594% |
| National Provider Network/Plancare America [1069104] | $3,174 | 1771% |
| Donor Network West [1008103] | $4,000 | 2232% |