CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $148
  • Cash Discount Price: $478
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Glendale Adventist Medical Center is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$148

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: $478 (448%)
Insurance Median: $148 (139%)
Cash: $478 (448% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (139% 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.

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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
Cigna $22 - $574 21%
Aetna $42 - $806 39%
Alignment Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $42 - $6,196 39%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $42 - $134 39%
Caremore Mcr Adv - All Plans $42 - $514 39%
Clever Care Mcr Adv - All Plans $42 - $134 39%
Healthcare Partners- All Plans $42 - $644 39%
La Care Mcr Adv- All Plans $42 - $2,000 39%
Molina Mcr $42 - $134 39%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $42 - $2,500 39%
Tricare $42 - $134 39%
UnitedHealthcare $42 - $2,509 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $983 40%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $46 - $242 43%
Heritage Commercial - All Other Plans $50 - $294 47%
Heritage Sr $50 - $263 47%
Regal Medical Group Commercial - All Other Plans $50 - $161 47%
Dept Of State Hsp Metropolitan- All Plans $54 - $175 51%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $56 - $182 52%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $59 - $8,798 55%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $61 - $1,674 57%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans $62 - $2,664 58%
Centivo - All Plans $63 - $303 59%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans $73 - $2,280 68%
Blue Shield Non Epn $77 - $2,627 72%
Bc Medi-Cal $101 - $111 95%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $101 - $415 95%
Medi-Cal $101 - $166 95%
Molina Mcal $101 - $166 95%
First Health- All Plans $102 - $3,594 95%
Heritage Mcal $107 - $176 100%
Phcs- All Plans $114 - $4,027 107%
Healthnet Mcal $121 - $198 113%
Regal Med Group Mcal $134 125%
Corvel- All Plans $140 - $4,957 131%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans $149 - $5,267 140%
Kaiser - All Plans $149 - $5,267 140%
Phys Assoc Op Only- All Plans $180 169%
Employers Health Network - All Plans $300 281%
Beech Street - All Plans $4,647 4351%
Choicecare - All Plans $4,647 4351%
Three Rivers - All Plans $5,267 4931%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals