CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $350
  • Cash Discount Price: $923
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $350. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $923. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$923

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$350

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: $923 (864%)
Insurance Median: $350 (328%)
Cash: $923 (864% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $350 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $36 - $1,770 34%
Medicare (plans) $40 - $885 37%
Aetna $58 - $1,734 54%
Apostrophe-All Plans $65 - $1,625 61%
Medicaid / KanCare $143 - $145 134%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only $187 - $927 175%
Ebms Hdhp $219 - $1,084 205%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans $219 - $1,084 205%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans $219 - $1,084 205%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans $255 - $1,264 239%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans $292 - $1,445 273%
Scottish Rites-All Plans $292 - $1,445 273%
Elap Employers-All Plans $310 - $1,535 290%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $320 - $1,583 300%
Multiplan-All Plans $328 - $1,680 307%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans $346 - $1,716 324%
UnitedHealthcare $346 - $1,716 324%
Cofinity-All Plans $350 - $1,734 328%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only $927 868%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO 81230
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals