CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70470
  • Insurance Median: $1,805
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $1,805. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 10.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,805

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: $2,102 (1173%)
Insurance Median: $1,805 (1007%)
Cash: $2,102 (1173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,805 (1007% 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 1007% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 907%). 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
Kaiser - All Other Plans $643 359%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $866 483%
Humana $866 483%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $866 483%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $866 483%
Triwest - All Plans $866 483%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $874 - $2,349 488%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $895 499%
Medicaid / KanCare $895 499%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $895 499%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $895 499%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $895 499%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $943 526%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $1,014 566%
Premera First - All Plans $1,805 1007%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $1,805 1007%
First Choice Admin $2,040 1138%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $2,102 1173%
Multiplan - All Plans $2,102 1173%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $2,226 1242%
Cigna $2,226 1242%
First Choice - All Other Plans $2,226 1242%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $2,226 1242%
Northwest One - All Plans $2,226 1242%
UnitedHealthcare $2,226 1242%
Aetna $2,349 1311%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $2,349 1311%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $2,349 1311%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $2,349 1311%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $2,424 1353%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals