CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $400
  • Cash Discount Price: $317
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Tift Regional Medical Center is $400. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$400

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: $317 (297%)
Insurance Median: $400 (374%)
Cash: $317 (297% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $400 (374% 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 374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 274%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Va Contract $74 69%
Wellcare $89 - $378 83%
Hospice $97 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $1,927 92%
Tricare $98 - $113 92%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $1,628 92%
Aetna $99 - $1,665 93%
Clover Health $99 93%
Amerigroup $102 - $433 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $102 - $433 95%
Humana $103 - $964 96%
Peachstate $107 - $455 100%
Pruitt Health Premier $107 100%
Caresource $112 - $476 105%
Peach State Health Plan $132 124%
Health One Alliance $143 - $167 134%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $148 - $172 139%
Zelis Network Solutions $196 - $197 184%
Self Pay 50 $227 - $964 213%
Ga Workers Comp $391 366%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $409 - $1,734 383%
Self Pay $409 - $1,734 383%
Cigna $414 - $1,759 388%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $454 - $1,927 425%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals