CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $224
Cash Discount Price: $2,025
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at College Medical Center is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,025. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,025

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: $2,025 (1130%)

Insurance Median: $224 (125%)

Cash: $2,025 (1130% 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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$143 - $224	80%
Benevolence Healthcare	$143 - $224	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$143 - $2,969	80%
Blue Shield	$143 - $1,890	80%
Brand New Day	$143 - $224	80%
Care First	$143 - $224	80%
Health Net	$143 - $1,755	80%
Heritage Provider Network	$143 - $314	80%
Kaiser	$143 - $1,620	80%
La Care	$143 - $224	80%
Molina Healthcare	$143 - $224	80%
Synermed	$143 - $314	80%
Imperial Health Plan	$179	100%
Aetna	$224 - $515	125%
Altamed	$224	125%
Caremore	$224	125%
Central Health Plan	$224	125%
Easy Choice	$224	125%
Prospect	$224	125%
Cigna	$285	159%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$303	169%
Davita Healthplan	$360	201%
Healthcare Partners	$360	201%
Value Options	$1,350	753%
Multiplan	$2,295	1281%

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 $2,025.
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 College 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.