CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $1,328
Cash Discount Price: $1,615
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $1,328. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,615. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,615

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,328

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: $1,615 (1512%)

Insurance Median: $1,328 (1243%)

Cash: $1,615 (1512% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,328 (1243% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1143%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Adventist Health	$135 - $904	126%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$135 - $203	126%
Dignity Health	$135 - $203	126%
Epic Health Plan	$135 - $1,809	126%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$135 - $174	126%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$135 - $3,016	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$135 - $1,328	126%
Upland Medical Group	$135	126%
Vantage Medical Group	$135 - $203	126%
Prime Health Services	$143 - $3,844	134%
Riverside University Health System	$149	140%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$181	169%
Heritage Provider Network	$222	208%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$531 - $904	497%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$975 - $1,560	913%
Blue Shield Of California	$1,054 - $1,612	987%
Global Benefits Group	$1,594 - $2,713	1492%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$1,594	1492%
Trivalley Medical Group	$1,594	1492%
Cigna	$1,700 - $1,965	1592%
Networks By Design	$1,726 - $2,939	1616%
Multiplan	$1,992 - $3,392	1865%
Central Health Plan	$2,125 - $3,618	1990%
Galaxy Health	$2,258 - $3,844	2114%
Aetna	$2,364	2213%
Health Management Network	$2,390 - $4,070	2238%

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 $1,615.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Loma Linda University Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.