CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $264
Cash Discount Price: $1,131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Mainehealth Maine Medical Center is $264. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$264

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: $1,131 (1059%)

Insurance Median: $264 (247%)

Cash: $1,131 (1059% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $264 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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	$39 - $1,380	37%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $1,625	37%
Aetna	$40 - $1,496	37%
Humana	$45 - $588	42%
Wellcare	$45 - $611	42%
Multiplan	$75 - $1,625	70%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$77 - $1,609	72%
Community Health Options	$81 - $1,383	76%
Cigna	$854 - $1,455	800%

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 $1,131.
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 Mainehealth Maine Medical Center 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.