CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hillsboro Medical Center

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $209
Cash Discount Price: $1,892
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Hillsboro Medical Center is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,892. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 335 Se 8Th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,892

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$209

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: $1,892 (1056%)

Insurance Median: $209 (117%)

Cash: $1,892 (1056% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $209 (117% 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
Cigna	$133	74%
Care Oregon	$152 - $230	85%
Intercommunity Health Network	$152	85%
Medicare (plans)	$152 - $230	85%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$156 - $571	87%
Pacific Source	$156 - $1,863	87%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$195 - $2,911	109%
Providence Health Plan	$195 - $436	109%
Samaritan Health Plan	$195	109%
Trillium	$195	109%
Humana	$201 - $207	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$207 - $656	116%
Aetna	$211 - $644	118%
Moda	$214 - $702	119%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon, Inc.	$224 - $1,921	125%
Tuality Health	$351	196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$584	326%
First Choice	$2,329	1300%
Coventry First Health	$2,474	1381%
Molina Exchange	$2,911	1624%

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 $1,892.
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 Hillsboro Medical Center 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.