CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Page Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $445
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Page Hospital is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 North Navajo Drive, Page, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $445 (417%)

Insurance Median: $105 (98%)

Cash: $445 (417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (98% 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.

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
Humana	$38 - $465	36%
Plotkin Health	$50 - $617	47%
Aetna	$59 - $1,245	55%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$59 - $727	55%
Banner Health	$59 - $727	55%
Banner University Health Plan	$59 - $727	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59 - $1,082	55%
Care 1St	$59 - $727	55%
Cigna	$59 - $1,263	55%
Gila River Health Care Corporation	$59 - $727	55%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$59 - $884	55%
Health Net	$59 - $1,075	55%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan	$59 - $727	55%
Mercy Care	$59 - $727	55%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$59 - $727	55%
Upmc Health Plan	$59 - $727	55%
Wellpoint	$59 - $727	55%
Carelon	$62 - $763	58%
Arizona Priority Care	$65 - $799	61%
Devoted Health Services	$65 - $799	61%
Gold Kidney Health Plan	$65 - $799	61%
Quiktrip Corporation	$78 - $960	73%
Coconino County Sheriff'S Department	$81 - $1,001	76%
Oscar Health Plan	$97 - $1,199	91%
Provider Network Of America	$100 - $1,234	94%
Arizona Medical Network	$105 - $1,302	98%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$105 - $1,302	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$727 - $754	681%

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 $445.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70486.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Page Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70486.
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.