CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Huntington Beach Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $224
  • Cash Discount Price: $224
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Huntington Beach Hospital is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $224. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$224

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$224

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: $224 (125%)
Insurance Median: $224 (125%)
Cash: $224 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $224 (125% 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.

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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
Caloptima $164 92%
County Of Orange (Msn) $164 92%
Molina $164 - $224 92%
Traditional Medi-Cal $164 92%
Health Net Of Ca $175 - $328 98%
Blue Shield Of Va $224 125%
Medicare (plans) $224 125%
Renal Payer Solutions $224 125%
Tricare $224 125%
Verda Healthplan $224 125%
Brand New Day $227 - $337 127%
Imperial Health Plan $238 133%
Coventry Workers Compensation $287 160%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $296 165%
Workers Compensation $296 165%
Employer Direct Healthcare $314 175%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals