CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $732
Cash Discount Price: $1,699
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is $732. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,699. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,699

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$732

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: $1,699 (1591%)

Insurance Median: $732 (685%)

Cash: $1,699 (1591% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $732 (685% 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 685% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 585%). 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
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$124	116%
Tricare	$124	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$124 - $915	116%
Aetna	$127 - $812	119%
Health Care Service Corporation	$130	122%
Humana	$130	122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$169	158%
Amerigroup	$230	215%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$230	215%
Hscsn	$230	215%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$230 - $732	215%
Cigna	$923	864%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$1,111	1040%
Pfc	$1,699	1591%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$2,091	1958%
First Health	$2,221	2079%
Beech Street	$2,352	2202%

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 $1,699.
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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 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.