CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Mayers Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $820
Cash Discount Price: $679
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Mayers Memorial Hospital is $820. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $679. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43563 Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$679

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$820

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: $679 (636%)

Insurance Median: $820 (768%)

Cash: $679 (636% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $820 (768% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 768% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 668%). 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
Blue Shield Ca Va	$38 - $779	36%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$38 - $779	36%
Tricare	$38 - $820	36%
Health Net Mcr Adv	$40 - $820	37%
Arcadian Health Services-All Plans	$42 - $820	39%
Imperial Health Plan-All Plans	$45 - $927	42%
Medi-Cal	$101 - $166	95%
Cigna	$109 - $1,180	102%
Corvel Ppo-All Plans	$109 - $1,180	102%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$109 - $1,180	102%
Integrated Hp-All Plans	$109 - $1,180	102%
Interplan-All Plans	$109 - $1,180	102%
Partnership Hp-All Plans	$663	621%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$828 - $1,062	775%
Health Net Prison	$894	837%
Blue Shield Ca Exchange	$1,062	994%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$1,180	1105%
Hmn-All Plans	$1,180	1105%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$1,180	1105%
Pfmc-All Plans	$1,180	1105%
Superior Ca-All Plans	$1,180	1105%
Health Net-All Other Plans	$1,236	1157%
Pacificare-All Plans	$1,243	1164%

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 $679.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mayers Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.