CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $212
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,887
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,887. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,887

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$212

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: $1,887 (1767%)
Insurance Median: $212 (198%)
Cash: $1,887 (1767% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $212 (198% 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.

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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 $32 - $265 30%
Medicare (plans) $41 - $104 38%
Kaiser $47 - $108 44%
Humana $58 - $102 54%
Aetna $62 - $3,208 58%
Coventry $62 - $2,453 58%
UnitedHealthcare $112 - $330 105%
Cigna $230 215%
Paradigm Wc $1,849 1731%
Secure Health $2,264 2120%
Coventry Wc $2,453 2297%
Alamed Wc $2,642 2474%
Fcci Wc $2,642 2474%
Multiplan $2,830 2650%
Evolution Wc $3,019 2827%
Prime Health Wc $3,019 - $3,397 2827%
Corvel Wc $3,208 3003%
Novanet Wc $3,208 3003%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL