CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $892
  • Cash Discount Price: $967
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Elkhart General Hospital is $892. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $967. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$967

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$892

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: $967 (905%)
Insurance Median: $892 (835%)
Cash: $967 (905% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $892 (835% 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 835% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 735%). 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
Mclaren (Mi $60 56%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $999 56%
Aetna $111 - $1,007 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $111 - $406 104%
Humana $111 - $1,041 104%
Pace $111 104%
Devoted Healthcare $117 - $297 110%
Plain Church $167 - $1,190 156%
Caresource $178 - $1,933 167%
Mhs $201 - $1,933 188%
Mdwise $406 - $1,933 380%
Cha $892 - $1,160 835%
Immergrun $892 - $1,190 835%
Php $967 - $1,041 905%
Cigna $1,071 - $1,130 1003%
Multiplan $1,071 1003%
Signature $1,086 1017%
Encore $1,100 1030%
Heartland $1,487 1392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals