CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Tillamook

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $1,412
Cash Discount Price: $1,070
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Adventist Health Tillamook is $1,412. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,070. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 7.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,070

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,412

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: $1,070 (597%)

Insurance Median: $1,412 (788%)

Cash: $1,070 (597% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,412 (788% 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 788% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 688%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$49 - $2,744	27%
Aetna	$58 - $2,686	32%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$59 - $1,357	33%
Sterling Life - All Plans	$60 - $1,412	33%
Medicare (plans)	$61 - $1,357	34%
Devoted Health	$62 - $1,466	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $2,513	37%
Hvhs Mcare - All Plans	$70 - $1,371	39%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$130 - $2,772	73%
Ods Health Plan - All Other Plans	$135 - $2,801	75%
Lifewise - All Plans	$375 - $2,605	209%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$391 - $2,715	218%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$391 - $2,715	218%
Health Net - All Plans	$391 - $2,715	218%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$408 - $2,830	228%
Workers Comp	$416 - $2,888	232%
Cigna	$1,882 - $2,744	1050%
Phcs Preferred - All Plans	$1,882 - $2,744	1050%

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 $1,070.
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 Adventist Health Tillamook 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.