CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $239
Cash Discount Price: $2,181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at University of California Davis Medical Center is $239. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$239

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: $2,181 (1217%)

Insurance Median: $239 (133%)

Cash: $2,181 (1217% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $239 (133% 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
Adventist	$54 - $163	30%
Generic	$54 - $163	30%
Healthnet	$54 - $697	30%
Dignity/Chw	$112	63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$228 - $239	127%
UnitedHealthcare	$236 - $1,218	132%
Blue Shield Senior	$239	133%
Carpenters H&W	$239	133%
Cement Masons Trust Fund	$239	133%
Delta	$239	133%
Healthcomp	$239	133%
Ironworkers	$239	133%
Joint Benefit Trust	$239	133%
Laborers Health And Welfare	$239	133%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare	$239	133%
Sierra Pacific Industries	$239	133%
Western Growers	$239	133%
Healthnet Senior	$241	134%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc	$250	140%

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 $2,181.
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 University of California Davis 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.