CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: East Carroll Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $304
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at East Carroll Parish Hospital is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $304. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 336 North Hood Street, Lake Providence, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$304

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $304 (285%)

Insurance Median: $119 (111%)

Cash: $304 (285% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (111% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
United Chicago Teacher Fund-All Plans	$18 - $91	17%
United At&T-All Plans	$28 - $140	26%
Cigna	$61 - $304	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $540	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$115 - $572	108%
Greatwest Healthcare-All Plans	$115 - $572	108%
Vantage-All Plans	$122 - $608	114%

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 $304.
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 East Carroll Parish Hospital 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.