CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $399
Cash Discount Price: $5,612
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $399. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,612. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,612

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$399

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: $5,612 (3132%)

Insurance Median: $399 (223%)

Cash: $5,612 (3132% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $399 (223% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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
Select Health	$147	82%
Seoul Medical Group	$203	113%
Monarch Health Plan	$214 - $598	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$219	122%
Aetna	$226	126%
Molina	$232 - $365	129%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$236 - $725	132%
Alignment Health	$237	132%
La Care	$244	136%
Central Health	$248	138%
Clever Care	$271	151%
Healthcare Partners	$282 - $614	157%
Cigna	$504 - $752	281%
Centivo	$508	283%
Blue Shield	$1,938 - $2,863	1081%

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 $5,612.
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 Memorialcare Long Beach 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.