CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70460
Insurance Median: $333
Cash Discount Price: $1,020
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $333. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,020. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,020

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$333

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: $1,020 (569%)

Insurance Median: $333 (186%)

Cash: $1,020 (569% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $333 (186% 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	$90 - $1,520	50%
Medicaid / KanCare	$90 - $1,520	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $2,995	50%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$96 - $1,611	54%
Washington Coordinated Care	$98 - $1,641	55%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$99 - $1,641	55%
Aetna	$110 - $1,891	61%
Humana	$111 - $1,385	62%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$165 - $2,049	92%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$171 - $1,385	95%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$171 - $1,400	95%
Medicare (plans)	$171 - $1,372	95%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$171 - $1,372	95%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$174 - $1,400	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$208 - $1,953	116%
Cigna	$210 - $2,604	117%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence	$213 - $403	119%
First Choice Health Network	$219 - $2,279	122%

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 $1,020.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70460.

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 70460.
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.