CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Castle

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,468
Cash Discount Price: $739
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Adventist Health Castle is $1,468. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $739. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 8.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$739

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,468

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: $739 (412%)

Insurance Median: $1,468 (819%)

Cash: $739 (412% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,468 (819% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 819% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 719%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Kfh Mcr Adv	$207	116%
Medicare (plans)	$207	116%
Ohana Health Plan - All Plans	$211	118%
Devoted Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$218	122%
UnitedHealthcare	$233	130%
Hmsa Hmo	$465	259%
Hmsa Ppo - All Other Plans	$465	259%
Alohacare Quest Mcaid - All Other Plans	$576	321%
Pacific Admin Ppo - All Plans	$1,468	819%
Kfh - All Other Plans	$1,616	902%
Hwmg/Hmaa - All Plans	$1,699	948%
Mdx Hawaii Ppo - All Plans	$1,842	1028%
Health Alliance - All Plans	$1,846	1030%
Uni Health Alliance - All Plans	$2,153	1201%
First Health Ppo - All Plans	$2,170	1211%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,308	1288%
State Of Hi Nonprofit - All Plans	$4,039	2254%

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 $739.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adventist Health Castle is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70470.
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.