CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $1,314
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,621
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Children's Hospital Colorado is $1,314. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,621. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,621

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,314

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: $1,621 (1518%)
Insurance Median: $1,314 (1230%)
Cash: $1,621 (1518% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,314 (1230% 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 1230% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1130%). 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
Ccha Behavioral Health $26 - $268 24%
Integrated Health Plan $39 - $402 37%
Denver Health Medical Plan $57 - $2,011 53%
Kaiser $89 - $1,957 83%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $104 - $1,072 97%
Carelon Behavioral Health $117 - $1,877 110%
Presbyterian Health Plan $125 - $1,528 117%
Colorado Access $128 - $1,314 120%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $128 - $1,314 120%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $144 - $1,475 135%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $144 - $1,475 135%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $144 - $1,609 135%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $144 - $1,743 135%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $151 - $1,555 141%
Humana $159 - $1,877 149%
UnitedHealthcare $162 - $1,386 152%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $170 - $1,743 159%
Interlink National $170 - $2,011 159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $175 - $2,011 164%
Centivo $180 - $1,850 169%
Select Health $183 - $1,877 171%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $183 - $1,877 171%
Cigna $188 - $1,893 176%
Aetna $191 - $1,957 179%
Department Of Corrections $204 - $2,091 191%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $222 - $2,279 208%
First Choice Health $222 - $2,279 208%
Midlands Choice $222 - $2,279 208%
National Preferred Provider Network $222 - $2,279 208%
Multiplan $224 - $2,306 210%
Cofinity $235 - $2,413 220%
First Choice Of The Midwest $235 - $2,413 220%
Usa Managed Care Organization $235 - $2,413 220%
First Health Network $240 - $2,467 225%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens