CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $395
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $395. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Se Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$395

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $395 (370%)

Insurance Median: $111 (104%)

Cash: $395 (370% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (104% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Avmed	$40 - $411	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $902	37%
Miami Childrens Health Plan	$40 - $107	37%
United	$40 - $252	37%
Careplus	$42 - $112	39%
Freedom Health	$42 - $112	39%
Independent Living Systems	$42 - $91	39%
Clear Spring Health	$43 - $188	40%
Cigna	$47 - $427	44%
Aetna	$50 - $2,785	47%
Multiplan	$60 - $179	56%
Humana	$107	100%
Wellcare	$107	100%
Devoted Health	$117	110%
Clarity Health	$238 - $552	223%
The Legacy Companies	$238 - $552	223%
Consociate Health	$274 - $637	257%
Bmi	$467	437%

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 $395.
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 Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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.