CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $226
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,516
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is $226. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,516. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,516

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$226

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: $5,516 (3078%)
Insurance Median: $226 (126%)
Cash: $5,516 (3078% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $226 (126% 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
Alpha Care $168 94%
Inland Faculty Medical Group $168 - $226 94%
La Health Care $168 94%
Lasalle Medical Associates $168 94%
Physician Health Network $168 94%
Inland Empire Health Plan $185 - $226 103%
Molina $225 - $259 126%
Innovage $226 126%
Kaiser Foundation $226 - $3,271 126%
Triwest $226 126%
Correctional Health Partners $293 164%
Wellpath $316 - $2,758 176%
Multiplan $3,972 2217%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,999 2232%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA 92324
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals