CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $4,725
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Grady Memorial Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,725. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,725

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: $4,725 (4424%)

Insurance Median: $111 (104%)

Cash: $4,725 (4424% 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
Aetna	$39 - $2,103	37%
Ambetter / Centene	$39 - $699	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $3,780	37%
Cigna	$39 - $2,795	37%
Humana	$39 - $106	37%
Kaiser	$39 - $3,582	37%
Medicare (plans)	$39 - $106	37%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $3,402	37%
Vaccn	$39 - $106	37%
Wellcare	$39 - $106	37%
Clear Spring Health	$41 - $111	38%
Clover	$41 - $111	38%
Usp Naphcare	$43 - $2,835	40%
Amerigroup	$51 - $768	48%
Caresource	$51 - $705	48%
Peach State	$51 - $705	48%
Oscar Health	$55 - $3,071	51%
Multiplan	$3,638	3406%

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 $4,725.
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 Grady Memorial 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.