CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $535
Cash Discount Price: $1,436
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is $535. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,436. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28062 Baxter Road, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,436

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$535

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: $1,436 (801%)

Insurance Median: $535 (299%)

Cash: $1,436 (801% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $535 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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
Trivalley Medical Group	$225	126%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$226 - $339	126%
Dignity Health	$226 - $339	126%
Epic Health Plan	$226 - $874	126%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$226 - $272	126%
Vantage Medical Group	$226 - $339	126%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$260 - $1,583	145%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$285	159%
Heritage Provider Network	$521 - $2,075	291%
UnitedHealthcare	$535	299%
Adventist Health	$613 - $664	342%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$766 - $830	427%
Cigna	$910	508%
Aetna	$1,024 - $2,280	571%
Blue Shield Of California	$1,196 - $1,488	667%
Multiplan	$2,299 - $2,489	1283%

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 $1,436.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.