CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $3,324
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,405
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 31.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Alaska Regional Hospital is $3,324. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,405. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 31.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,405

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,324

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: $5,405 (5060%)
Insurance Median: $3,324 (3112%)
Cash: $5,405 (5060% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,324 (3112% 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 3112% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3012%). 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
Aetna $366 - $1,572 343%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $1,016 951%
Union Coalition $1,057 990%
Moda Health $1,724 - $2,540 1614%
United $2,000 - $4,081 1872%
Premerafirst $2,675 2504%
Geha Ppo Usa $2,789 - $4,735 2611%
Cigna $2,929 2742%
Multiplan $3,243 - $5,026 3036%
Coventry Healthcare $3,405 3188%
First Health $3,783 3542%
Bering Strait School District $4,054 3796%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $4,054 3796%
Risk & Benefit Management $4,054 3796%
Banner Health $4,324 4048%
Matanuska Telephone $4,324 4048%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals