CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $492
Cash Discount Price: $1,185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $492. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$492

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: $1,185 (1109%)

Insurance Median: $492 (461%)

Cash: $1,185 (1109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $492 (461% 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 461% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 361%). 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
Peach State	$218	204%
Wellcare	$218 - $492	204%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$352 - $1,317	330%
Aetna	$492 - $1,458	461%
Ambetter / Centene	$492	461%
Care Improvement Plus	$492	461%
Caresource	$492	461%
Cigna	$492 - $1,495	461%
Coventry	$492 - $1,367	461%
Eon Health Plan	$492	461%
Humana	$492 - $1,367	461%
Kaiser Permanente	$492	461%
Molina	$492	461%
Pruitthealth Premier	$492	461%
Todays Options Pffs	$492	461%
Todays Options Ppo	$492	461%
UnitedHealthcare	$492 - $2,632	461%
Vaccn United	$492	461%
First Health	$1,367	1280%
Phcs	$1,367	1280%
Meritain	$1,458	1365%
Multiplan	$1,550 - $1,586	1451%
Nova	$1,550 - $1,641	1451%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,641	1536%
Amerigroup	$1,823	1707%

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 $1,185.
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 St Marys Good Samaritan 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.