CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $448
Cash Discount Price: $755
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $448. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $755. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$755

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$448

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: $755 (707%)

Insurance Median: $448 (419%)

Cash: $755 (707% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $448 (419% 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 419% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 319%). 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
Cigna	$30 - $500	28%
Aetna	$38 - $1,686	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $1,346	36%
Humana	$38 - $1,833	36%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$38 - $1,307	36%
Vantage Ppo	$69 - $2,049	65%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$69 - $1,941	65%
Multiplan-All Plans	$80 - $1,833	75%
UnitedHealthcare	$84 - $1,726	79%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$116 - $1,510	109%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$140 - $1,726	131%
Geha-All Plans	$140 - $1,510	131%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$165 - $1,686	154%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$165 - $1,686	154%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$1,618	1515%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$1,833	1716%

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 $755.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.