CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $165
Cash Discount Price: $5,870
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,870. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,870

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$165

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: $5,870 (5496%)

Insurance Median: $165 (154%)

Cash: $5,870 (5496% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $165 (154% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $128	21%
Health One Alliance	$147	138%
Ambetter / Centene	$153	143%
Aetna	$165 - $3,236	154%
Wellcare	$222	208%
United	$245 - $2,642	229%
Prime Health	$267	250%
Employer'S Health Network	$273	256%
Blue Choice	$306	286%
Absolute Total Care	$1,057	990%
Nhc Advantage	$1,115	1044%
Peach State	$1,174	1099%
Memorial Health Plan	$1,291	1209%
Amerigroup	$1,444	1352%
Cigna	$4,696	4397%
Novanet	$5,283	4946%

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 $5,870.
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 Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center 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.