CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $842
Cash Discount Price: $1,684
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center is $842. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,684. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2360 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,684

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$842

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: $1,684 (1577%)

Insurance Median: $842 (788%)

Cash: $1,684 (1577% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $842 (788% 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 788% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 688%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$207 - $2,515	194%
Cigna	$250 - $2,020	234%
Amerigroup	$458	429%
Caresource	$462 - $1,010	433%
Peach State Health Plan	$462	433%
Awc Networks	$657	615%
Oscar Health Plan	$657 - $1,178	615%
Aetna	$673 - $2,290	630%
Georgia Assurance	$673	630%
Humana	$673 - $1,515	630%
UnitedHealthcare	$673 - $700	630%
Wellcare	$673	630%
Alliant Health Plans	$842 - $873	788%
Clover	$875	819%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,010	946%
Multiplan	$2,357	2207%
Private Health Care Systems	$2,862	2680%
Beech Street	$3,030	2837%

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 $1,684.
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 Atrium Health Floyd Polk 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.