CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $1,009
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at College Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,009. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,009

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $1,009 (945%)

Insurance Median: $134 (125%)

Cash: $1,009 (945% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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
Davita Healthplan	$95 - $360	89%
Healthcare Partners	$95 - $360	89%
Value Options	$95 - $1,250	89%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$107 - $134	100%
Imperial Health Plan	$107	100%
Blue Shield	$114 - $1,750	107%
Kaiser	$114 - $1,500	107%
Benevolence Healthcare	$123 - $134	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$123 - $2,969	115%
Brand New Day	$123 - $134	115%
Care First	$123 - $134	115%
Health Net	$123 - $1,625	115%
Heritage Provider Network	$123 - $187	115%
La Care	$123 - $148	115%
Molina Healthcare	$123 - $134	115%
Synermed	$123 - $187	115%
Aetna	$134 - $515	125%
Altamed	$134	125%
Caremore	$134	125%
Central Health Plan	$134	125%
Easy Choice	$134	125%
Prospect	$134	125%
Cigna	$145	136%
Multiplan	$162 - $2,125	152%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$181	169%

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 $1,009.
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 College 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.