CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: OHSU Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $232
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,192
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at OHSU Hospital and Clinics is $232. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,192. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,192

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$232

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: $1,192 (665%)
Insurance Median: $232 (129%)
Cash: $1,192 (665% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $232 (129% 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
Samaritan Health Plan $118 - $492 66%
Care Oregon $158 - $232 88%
Intercommunity Health Network $158 88%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $158 - $458 88%
Medicare (plans) $158 - $315 88%
Pacific Source $158 - $1,427 88%
Humana $197 - $209 110%
Trillium $197 110%
Moda $207 - $1,131 116%
UnitedHealthcare $209 - $803 117%
Aetna $213 - $499 119%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon, Inc. $227 - $1,420 127%
Providence Health Plan $236 - $440 132%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $276 - $352 154%
Tuality Health $355 198%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $616 344%
Cigna $1,071 598%
Coventry First Health $1,376 768%
First Choice $1,390 776%
Molina Exchange $1,834 1023%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals