CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $1,638
  • Cash Discount Price: $563
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Oakdale Community Hospital is $1,638. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $563. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$563

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,638

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: $563 (527%)
Insurance Median: $1,638 (1534%)
Cash: $563 (527% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,638 (1534% 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 1534% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1434%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $184 172%
Aetna $336 - $1,581 315%
Meritain $336 - $1,581 315%
Amfirst $563 527%
Self Pay $563 527%
Medicaid / KanCare $623 583%
UnitedHealthcare $623 583%
Humana $685 - $1,773 641%
Web-Tpa $1,407 1317%
Cigna $1,534 - $1,587 1436%
Ima $1,688 - $2,814 1580%
Ppo Plus $1,688 1580%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $2,533 2372%
Wc Martco $2,533 2372%
Wc Misc $2,533 2372%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $2,533 2372%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $2,533 2372%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $2,533 2372%
American Public Life $2,814 2635%
American Retirement Life $2,814 2635%
Apwu $2,814 2635%
Auto Liability $2,814 2635%
Bankers Life $2,814 2635%
Correct Care $2,814 2635%
Fox Everitt $2,814 2635%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $2,814 2635%
Medishare $2,814 2635%
Medplus $2,814 2635%
Misc Commerical $2,814 2635%
Phcs $2,814 2635%
Physicians Mutual $2,814 2635%
State Farm-La $2,814 2635%
Triwest $2,814 2635%
Us Family Health Plan $2,814 2635%
Usaa $2,814 2635%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals