CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $200
Cash Discount Price: $1,667
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at University of California Davis Medical Center is $200. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,667. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,667

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$200

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: $1,667 (1561%)

Insurance Median: $200 (187%)

Cash: $1,667 (1561% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $200 (187% 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
Adventist	$41 - $142	38%
Generic	$41 - $142	38%
Healthnet	$41 - $415	38%
Dignity/Chw	$103	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $200	127%
UnitedHealthcare	$141 - $726	132%
Blue Shield Senior	$142	133%
Healthnet Senior	$144	135%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc	$149	140%
Carpenters H&W	$200	187%
Cement Masons Trust Fund	$200	187%
Delta	$200	187%
Healthcomp	$200	187%
Ironworkers	$200	187%
Joint Benefit Trust	$200	187%
Laborers Health And Welfare	$200	187%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare	$200	187%
Sierra Pacific Industries	$200	187%
Western Growers	$200	187%

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 $1,667.
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 University of California Davis Medical Center 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.