CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,745
Cash Discount Price: $2,984
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at West Kendall Baptist Hospital is $1,745. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,984. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 16.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9555 Sw 162 Ave, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,984

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,745

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: $2,984 (2794%)

Insurance Median: $1,745 (1634%)

Cash: $2,984 (2794% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,745 (1634% 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 1634% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1534%). 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

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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
Amerigroup	$65	61%
Medicaid / KanCare	$65 - $72	61%
Sunshine State	$69	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $4,591	65%
Wellcare	$69	65%
Aetna	$71 - $3,673	66%
Vista	$71	66%
Medicare (plans)	$109 - $147	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $2,975	106%
Medica Health Plan	$117	110%
Humana	$119	111%
Avmed	$120 - $2,236	112%
Leon Medical	$122	114%
Cigna	$124 - $3,673	116%
Non Contracted	$1,685	1578%
Amerihealth	$2,066	1934%
International	$2,984	2794%
Dimension Health Plan	$3,443 - $4,132	3223%
Affordable	$4,132	3869%
Phcs	$4,132	3869%
Quality Health	$4,132	3869%

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 $2,984.
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 West Kendall Baptist 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.