CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: National Jewish Health

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $826
Cash Discount Price: $1,133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at National Jewish Health is $826. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$826

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: $1,133 (1061%)

Insurance Median: $826 (773%)

Cash: $1,133 (1061% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $826 (773% 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 773% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 673%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$110 - $1,133	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $1,214	103%
Cms	$110	103%
Select Health	$110 - $232	103%
Humana	$185 - $1,052	173%
Kaiser	$185 - $1,195	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$185	173%
Cigna	$826 - $1,295	773%
Multiplan	$1,214	1137%
Phcs	$1,214	1137%
Rocky_Mountain_Health	$1,214	1137%

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 $1,133.
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 National Jewish Health 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.