CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,435
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,435. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,435

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

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: $1,435 (1344%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $1,435 (1344% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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
Molina $33 - $223 31%
Aetna $41 - $252 38%
Coventry $41 - $147 38%
Health Alliance $41 - $176 38%
Longevity Health Plan $41 - $130 38%
Sinai Medical Group $41 - $130 38%
United $41 - $186 38%
UnitedHealthcare $41 - $130 38%
Clear Springs Health $42 - $134 39%
Zing Health $42 - $133 39%
Union Health Service $43 - $156 40%
Village Md $43 - $163 40%
Wellcare $43 - $137 40%
Uic Physician Group $45 - $143 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $223 47%
Dolton Medical Associates $51 - $163 48%
Mac Neal Health Providers $51 - $163 48%
Mercy Physician Association $51 - $163 48%
Unified Physicians Network $51 - $163 48%
West Suburban Health Providers $51 - $163 48%
Lake County Physician Associates $53 - $169 50%
Northshore Physician Association $53 - $169 50%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $53 - $169 50%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $53 - $169 50%
Valenz $54 - $173 51%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $55 - $176 51%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $55 - $176 51%
Campus Care $61 - $195 57%
Healthsmart $61 - $195 57%
The Alliance $61 - $195 57%
Healthlink $64 - $919 60%
Cigna $65 - $649 61%
County Care Health Plan $68 - $223 64%
Meridian $68 - $223 64%
Youthcare Healthchoice $68 - $223 64%
St Anthony Health Network $78 - $348 73%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $79 - $357 74%
Physician Care Network Inc $81 - $362 76%
Multiplan $86 - $863 81%
Equian $166 - $863 155%
Zelis $166 - $863 155%
Integrated Health Plan $183 - $949 171%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals