CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,546
Cash Discount Price: $1,782
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Modoc Medical Center is $1,546. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,782. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,782

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,546

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: $1,782 (1668%)

Insurance Median: $1,546 (1447%)

Cash: $1,782 (1668% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,546 (1447% 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 1447% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1347%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Multiplan Wc	$101	95%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans	$106	99%
Integrated Hp Wc	$107	100%
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans	$209	196%
Medi-Cal	$209	196%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24	$209	196%
Partnership Hp - All Plans	$731	684%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$965	903%
Blue Shield Va	$965	903%
UnitedHealthcare	$965 - $1,693	903%
Tricare	$1,016	951%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$1,026	961%
Blue Shield Exch	$1,465	1372%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,466 - $1,628	1373%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$1,627	1523%
Carelon - All Plans	$1,628	1524%
Corvel - All Plans	$1,675	1568%
Aetna	$1,693	1585%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$1,693	1585%
Galaxy Health - All Plans	$1,693	1585%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$1,693	1585%
Hmn - All Plans	$1,693	1585%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans	$1,693	1585%
Interplan - All Plans	$1,693	1585%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$1,693	1585%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$1,693	1585%

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 $1,782.
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 Modoc 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.