CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70450
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $973
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at College Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $973. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$973

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $973 (911%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $973 (911% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (125% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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.

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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
Davita Healthplan $47 - $360 44%
Healthcare Partners $47 - $360 44%
Value Options $47 - $1,250 44%
Blue Shield $56 - $1,750 52%
Kaiser $57 - $1,500 53%
Health Net $62 - $1,625 58%
Multiplan $81 - $2,125 76%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $101 - $134 95%
Benevolence Healthcare $101 - $134 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $2,969 95%
Brand New Day $101 - $134 95%
Care First $101 - $134 95%
Heritage Provider Network $101 - $187 95%
La Care $101 - $134 95%
Molina Healthcare $101 - $134 95%
Synermed $101 - $187 95%
Imperial Health Plan $107 100%
Aetna $134 - $515 125%
Altamed $134 125%
Caremore $134 125%
Central Health Plan $134 125%
Easy Choice $134 125%
Prospect $134 125%
Cigna $145 136%
Three Rivers Provider Network $181 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals