CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $882
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,515
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Berkshire Medical Center is $882. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,515. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,515

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$882

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: $1,515 (1418%)
Insurance Median: $882 (826%)
Cash: $1,515 (1418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $882 (826% 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 826% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 726%). 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
Fallon $88 - $702 82%
Cdphp $90 - $1,435 84%
Health New England $90 - $1,112 84%
Mbhp $90 84%
Mcd Out Of State $90 - $104 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $90 - $104 84%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $115 - $901 108%
Point32Health $115 - $1,515 108%
Bmchnp $117 - $120 110%
Other Government $127 - $134 119%
Medicare (plans) $131 - $132 123%
Hospice $134 125%
UnitedHealthcare $134 - $1,372 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $138 - $1,356 129%
Commcare Alliance $138 - $158 129%
Aetna $158 - $1,204 148%
Comm Hne Hmo $253 - $1,051 237%
Workers Comp $263 - $968 246%
Comm Hne Ppo $269 - $1,117 252%
Unicare $302 - $1,034 283%
Allways Nhp $695 - $1,032 651%
Beacon $913 - $1,435 855%
Cigna $966 - $1,483 904%
Mvp $966 - $1,435 904%
Oxford $966 - $1,435 904%
First Health $999 - $1,515 935%
Connecticare $1,020 - $1,515 955%
Consolidated Health Plans $1,020 - $1,515 955%
Other Commercial $1,020 - $1,515 955%
Phcs $1,020 - $1,515 955%
Self Pay $1,020 - $1,515 955%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals