CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $235
  • Cash Discount Price: $917
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Glendale Adventist Medical Center is $235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $917. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$917

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$235

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: $917 (512%)
Insurance Median: $235 (131%)
Cash: $917 (512% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $235 (131% 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
Cigna $30 - $1,268 17%
Alignment Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $55 - $8,155 31%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $55 - $226 31%
Caremore Mcr Adv - All Plans $55 - $514 31%
Clever Care Mcr Adv - All Plans $55 - $226 31%
Healthcare Partners- All Plans $55 - $644 31%
La Care Mcr Adv- All Plans $55 - $2,000 31%
Molina Mcr $55 - $226 31%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $55 - $2,500 31%
Tricare $55 - $226 31%
UnitedHealthcare $55 - $3,303 31%
Aetna $57 - $1,044 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 - $1,179 32%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $61 - $406 34%
Heritage Commercial - All Other Plans $66 - $406 37%
Heritage Sr $66 - $361 37%
Regal Medical Group Commercial - All Other Plans $66 - $271 37%
Dept Of State Hsp Metropolitan- All Plans $72 - $293 40%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $75 - $305 42%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $78 - $11,580 44%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $80 - $1,674 45%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans $82 - $3,507 46%
Centivo - All Plans $83 - $508 46%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans $97 - $3,001 54%
Blue Shield Non Epn $103 - $3,458 57%
Bc Medi-Cal $130 - $143 73%
First Health- All Plans $135 - $4,730 75%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $143 - $542 80%
Medi-Cal $143 - $217 80%
Molina Mcal $143 - $217 80%
Heritage Mcal $151 - $230 84%
Phcs- All Plans $151 - $5,301 84%
Healthnet Mcal $170 - $258 95%
Phys Assoc Op Only- All Plans $180 100%
Corvel- All Plans $186 - $6,524 104%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans $198 - $6,932 110%
Kaiser - All Plans $198 - $6,932 110%
Regal Med Group Mcal $226 126%
Employers Health Network - All Plans $300 167%
Beech Street - All Plans $4,587 - $6,116 2560%
Choicecare - All Plans $4,587 - $6,116 2560%
Three Rivers - All Plans $5,199 - $6,932 2901%

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