CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $266
Cash Discount Price: $1,011
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is $266. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,011. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,011

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$266

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: $1,011 (564%)

Insurance Median: $266 (148%)

Cash: $1,011 (564% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $266 (148% 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
Ohana Health Plan	$53 - $778	30%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $778	30%
Hawaii Medical Service Association	$53 - $778	30%
Alohacare	$53 - $778	30%
Devoted Health	$58 - $855	32%
Kaiser Permanente	$63 - $1,400	35%
Hawaii Western Management Group	$179 - $310	100%
Health Management Network	$207 - $1,322	116%
University Health Alliance	$592	330%
Humana	$778	434%
Mdx Hawaii	$1,508	842%

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 $1,011.
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 Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital 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.