CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $217
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$217

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: $1,135 (633%)
Insurance Median: $217 (121%)
Cash: $1,135 (633% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $217 (121% 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.

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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 $53 - $2,519 30%
Tricare $53 - $1,583 30%
UnitedHealthcare $53 - $2,614 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 - $1,463 32%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $58 - $1,680 32%
Healthnet - All Plans $77 - $2,103 43%
Blue Shield Epn $97 - $1,221 54%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $103 - $2,481 57%
Medi-Cal $143 - $217 80%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans $207 - $650 116%
Ahcc - All Plans $210 - $2,907 117%
Beech Street - All Plans $210 - $2,907 117%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa $210 - $2,100 117%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans $210 - $2,261 117%
Multiplan - All Plans $210 - $2,261 117%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals