CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $2,364
Cash Discount Price: $6,965
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is $2,364. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,965. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 13.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,965

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,364

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: $6,965 (3887%)

Insurance Median: $2,364 (1319%)

Cash: $6,965 (3887% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,364 (1319% 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 1319% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1219%). 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
Brand New Day	$151	84%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$151	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$261 - $806	146%
Medcare Partners	$394 - $1,128	220%
United	$402 - $2,114	224%
Aetna	$1,263 - $7,523	705%
First Health	$1,786 - $6,018	997%
Choicecare Network	$1,839 - $5,266	1026%
Multiplan	$2,101 - $7,147	1172%
Ppo Next	$2,101 - $6,018	1172%
Interplan Corporation	$2,364 - $6,771	1319%
Ventura County Foundation	$2,364 - $6,771	1319%
Blue Shield	$2,791 - $3,988	1557%

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 $6,965.
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 Los Robles Hospital & 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.