CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $226
Cash Discount Price: $4,947
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is $226. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,947. 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

$4,947

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: $4,947 (2761%)

Insurance Median: $226 (126%)

Cash: $4,947 (2761% 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.

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
Alpha Care	$143	80%
Inland Faculty Medical Group	$143 - $226	80%
La Health Care	$143	80%
Lasalle Medical Associates	$143	80%
Physician Health Network	$143	80%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$157 - $226	88%
Molina	$191 - $259	107%
Innovage	$226	126%
Kaiser Foundation	$226 - $2,934	126%
Triwest	$226	126%
Correctional Health Partners	$293	164%
Wellpath	$316 - $2,474	176%
Multiplan	$3,562	1988%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,587	2002%

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 $4,947.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70460.
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.