CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $159
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Boulder Community Health is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$159

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: $2,102 (1968%)
Insurance Median: $159 (149%)
Cash: $2,102 (1968% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $159 (149% 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.

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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 $40 - $3,661 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 - $2,503 37%
Devoted Health $40 - $1,682 37%
Health Spring $40 - $131 37%
Humana $40 - $134 37%
Medicare (plans) $40 - $1,598 37%
UnitedHealthcare $40 - $484 37%
Clear Spring $41 - $135 38%
Medicaid / KanCare $43 - $145 40%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $43 - $353 40%
Colorado Access $47 - $188 44%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $56 - $1,598 52%
Select Health Value Network $56 - $1,598 52%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $62 - $207 58%
Cigna $65 - $3,363 61%
Multiplan $65 - $2,943 61%
Phcs $65 - $2,943 61%
Kaiser Ppo $320 - $399 300%
Kaiser Public Option $320 - $335 300%
Kaiser $398 373%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $2,943 2755%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $3,153 2952%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $3,573 3345%
Mines And Associates $3,573 3345%
Three Rivers Provider Network $3,573 3345%
Zelis (Profee) $3,573 3345%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $3,784 3543%
National Preferred Provider Network $3,784 3543%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $3,784 3543%
Usa $3,784 3543%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $3,910 3661%
Health Payors Organization $3,994 3739%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $4,036 3779%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $4,036 3779%
National Provider Network $4,078 3818%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals