CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Chinese Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $332
Cash Discount Price: $4,300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Chinese Hospital is $332. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$332

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: $4,300 (2400%)

Insurance Median: $332 (185%)

Cash: $4,300 (2400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $332 (185% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$248 - $355	138%
Medi-Cal	$248	138%
San Francisco Health Plan- All Plans	$248	138%
Aetna	$254 - $1,726	142%
Cchp Mcr Adv	$254	142%
Jade Mcr Adv	$254	142%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$261	146%
Jade-All Other Plans	$279	156%
On Lok Mcr Adv-All Plans	$279	156%
Hp Of San Mateo Medi-Cal	$305	170%
Hp Of San Mateo Health Kids/Health Worx-All Other	$329	184%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal	$334	186%
Asian Medical Group Medi-Cal Op Only	$347	194%
Jade Medi-Cal	$446	249%
Health Net-All Plans	$2,279	1272%
Cigna	$2,365	1320%
Cchp-All Other Plans	$3,655	2040%
Hp Of San Mateo Mcr Adv	$3,870	2160%
Asian Medical Group Mcare Op Only-All Other Plans	$4,300	2400%
Bay Area Accountable Care Mcare	$4,300	2400%
Bay Area Accountable Care - All Other Plans	$7,740	4319%

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 $4,300.
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 Chinese Hospital 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.