CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Twin Cities

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $3,300
Cash Discount Price: $597
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Adventist Health Twin Cities is $3,300. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $597. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 18.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$597

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,300

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: $597 (333%)

Insurance Median: $3,300 (1842%)

Cash: $597 (333% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,300 (1842% 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 1842% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1742%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$225	126%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$225	126%
Tricare	$225	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$225 - $2,872	126%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$293	164%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$405	226%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans	$2,900	1618%
Blue Shield Epn	$3,070	1713%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos	$3,531	1970%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo - All Other Plans	$4,136	2308%
Chn-Community Hlth Ntwrk-All Plans	$4,690	2617%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exlus-All Other Plans	$4,925	2748%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exlus	$4,925	2748%
Pacific Health Alliance-All Plans	$7,675	4283%
Medi-Cal	$8,528	4759%
Cencal Mcal	$9,722	5425%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$10,251	5720%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans	$11,086	6186%
Coalinga-All Plans	$11,086	6186%

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 $597.
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 Adventist Health Twin Cities 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.