CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Portland

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $610
  • Cash Discount Price: $886
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Adventist Health Portland is $610. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $886. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10123 Se Market Street, Portland, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$886

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$610

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: $886 (494%)
Insurance Median: $610 (340%)
Cash: $886 (494% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $610 (340% 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Pacific Source Comm - All Plans $153 85%
Ods - All Plans $156 87%
Care Oregon - All Plans $166 93%
Kaiser Mcr Adv $195 109%
Humana $199 - $207 111%
Moda Mcr Adv $207 116%
UnitedHealthcare $207 - $1,661 116%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $224 125%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $351 196%
Moda Conn Oebb/Syn Pebb $390 218%
Regence Ohsu Plus $427 238%
Moda Affinity - All Other Plans $448 250%
Regence - All Other Plans $474 265%
Providence Hp - All Plans $482 269%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $508 283%
Regence Preferred Mcr Adv $574 320%
Moda Select $610 340%
Healthcare Resources - All Plans $622 347%
Moda Connexus $690 385%
Regence Mcr Adv $726 405%
Moda Synergy $730 407%
Workers Comp $958 535%
Bc Premera First - All Plans $1,384 772%
Cigna $1,600 893%
Worldventure - All Plans $1,661 927%
First Choice - All Plans $1,918 1070%
Multiplan - All Plans $2,076 1158%
Phcs - All Plans $2,076 1158%
Aetna $2,164 1208%
First Health-Coventry - All Plans $2,214 1235%
National Provider Network - All Plans $2,436 1359%
Health Payors Organization Ltd- All Plans $2,491 1390%
Moda Ohsu Ppo/Epo/Hmc $4,982 2780%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10123 Se Market Street, Portland, OR 97216
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals