CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Sherman Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
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 contrast) at Sherman Oaks 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 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 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.

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
Aids Healthcare Foundation	$137 - $229	76%
Blue Shield Of Promise	$137	76%
Health Net Of Ca	$137 - $328	76%
L.A Care Health Plan	$137 - $224	76%
Molina	$137 - $224	76%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$137	76%
Alignment	$224	125%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va	$224	125%
Elite Health Plan	$224	125%
Imperial Health Plan	$224	125%
Managed Health Network	$224	125%
Medicare (plans)	$224	125%
Renal Payer Solutions	$224	125%
Tricare	$224	125%
Usa Senior Care Network	$224	125%
Brand New Day	$227 - $337	127%
Corvel	$256	143%
Zelis Healthcare	$256	143%
Americas Choice Provider Network	$261	146%
Multiplan	$261	146%
Prime Health Services	$261	146%
Three Rivers	$261	146%
Healthsmart Preferred Network	$264	147%
Provider Select	$267	149%
Provider Network Of America	$269	150%
Aetna	$287	160%
Ca Foundation For Medical Center	$296	165%
Worker Comp	$296	165%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$314	175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$347	194%
Naphcare	$348	194%

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 $224.
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 Sherman Oaks Hospital 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.