CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with and without contrast)

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 70470 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70470
Insurance Median: $350
Cash Discount Price: $1,284
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with and without contrast) at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $350. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,284. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,284

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$350

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: $1,284 (717%)

Insurance Median: $350 (195%)

Cash: $1,284 (717% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $350 (195% 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
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$105 - $1,928	59%
Medicaid / KanCare	$105 - $1,928	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $3,800	59%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$112 - $2,044	63%
Washington Coordinated Care	$114 - $2,083	64%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$116 - $2,083	65%
Aetna	$125 - $2,400	70%
Humana	$126 - $1,758	70%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$187 - $2,601	104%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$200 - $1,758	112%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$200 - $1,776	112%
Medicare (plans)	$200 - $1,741	112%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$200 - $1,741	112%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$204 - $1,776	114%
Cigna	$237 - $3,304	132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$244 - $2,478	136%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence	$250 - $403	140%
First Choice Health Network	$256 - $2,891	143%

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 $1,284.
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 Snoqualmie Valley Hospital 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.