CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $166
Cash Discount Price: $900
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $900. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$900

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$166

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: $900 (843%)

Insurance Median: $166 (155%)

Cash: $900 (843% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $166 (155% 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.

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
Cigna	$40 - $2,005	37%
Tricare	$40 - $1,259	37%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $2,080	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $1,220	40%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$44 - $1,336	41%
Healthnet - All Plans	$58 - $1,673	54%
Blue Shield Epn	$73 - $971	68%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$77 - $1,974	72%
Medi-Cal	$101 - $166	95%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans	$147 - $498	138%
Ahcc - All Plans	$158 - $2,313	148%
Beech Street - All Plans	$158 - $2,313	148%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa	$158 - $1,670	148%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans	$158 - $1,799	148%
Multiplan - All Plans	$158 - $1,799	148%

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 $900.
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 Adventist Health Mendocino Coast 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.