CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Tillamook

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $738
Cash Discount Price: $613
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Adventist Health Tillamook is $738. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $613. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$613

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$738

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $613 (574%)

Insurance Median: $738 (691%)

Cash: $613 (574% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $738 (691% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 691% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 591%). 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

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $1,434	31%
Aetna	$39 - $1,404	37%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$40 - $710	37%
Sterling Life - All Plans	$40 - $738	37%
Medicare (plans)	$41 - $710	38%
Devoted Health	$42 - $766	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $1,314	42%
Hvhs Mcare - All Plans	$47 - $717	44%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$87 - $1,450	81%
Ods Health Plan - All Other Plans	$91 - $1,465	85%
Lifewise - All Plans	$251 - $1,362	235%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$261 - $1,419	244%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$261 - $1,419	244%
Health Net - All Plans	$261 - $1,419	244%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$272 - $1,480	255%
Workers Comp	$278 - $1,510	260%
Cigna	$1,079 - $1,434	1010%
Phcs Preferred - All Plans	$1,079 - $1,434	1010%

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 $613.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adventist Health Tillamook is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
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.