CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $248
Cash Discount Price: $556
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is $248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $556. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$556

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: $556 (310%)

Insurance Median: $248 (138%)

Cash: $556 (310% 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.

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
Cigna	$33 - $4,149	18%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$59 - $242	33%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$59 - $242	33%
Tricare	$59 - $242	33%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$65 - $435	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $4,446	44%
Healthnet-All Plans	$87 - $3,042	49%
Western Growers-All Plans	$88 - $2,234	49%
Blue Shield Epn-All Other Plans	$110 - $1,748	61%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$116 - $1,794	65%
Mendocino Lcc District-All Plans	$153 - $3,457	85%
Kaiser Medi-Cal	$168 - $248	94%
Medi-Cal	$168 - $248	94%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$189 - $4,255	105%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$212 - $4,787	118%
Aetna	$227 - $1,482	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,145 - $1,526	639%
Foundation For Medical Care-All Plans	$3,989	2226%
Networks By Design-All Plans	$4,255	2374%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$4,255	2374%
Interplan-All Plans	$4,362	2434%
Beech Street-All Plans	$4,521	2523%
Choice Care-All Plans	$4,521	2523%
Health Mgmt Network-All Plans	$4,521	2523%

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 $556.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.