CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $164
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at University of Michigan Health System is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$164

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: $1,129 (1057%)
Insurance Median: $164 (154%)
Cash: $1,129 (1057% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $164 (154% 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.

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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
Aetna $26 - $2,027 24%
Ambetter / Centene $26 - $83 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $177 24%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $26 - $83 24%
Hap Midwest $26 - $83 24%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $26 - $1,973 24%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 - $1,536 24%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $26 - $109 24%
Priority Health $26 - $3,071 24%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $2,242 24%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $27 - $86 25%
Huron Valley Pace $32 - $102 30%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $34 - $177 32%
Health Alliance Plan $34 - $107 32%
Humana $34 - $107 32%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $34 - $107 32%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $34 - $107 32%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $34 - $107 32%
Paramount Health Care $34 - $2,549 32%
Thome Pace $34 - $107 32%
Triwest $34 - $107 32%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $34 - $107 32%
Medicare (plans) $35 - $109 33%
Zing Health $36 - $112 34%
Employee Benefit Logistic $58 - $182 54%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $107 - $1,321 100%
Priority Health [1038] $114 - $2,058 107%
Metrocare $117 - $1,443 110%
Hap [1023] $136 - $2,303 127%
Plain Church Group $149 - $1,843 140%
First Health $161 - $2,400 151%
Cofinity $164 - $2,151 154%
Confinity Advantage $164 - $2,027 154%
Beaumont Health Network $174 - $2,150 163%
Nomi Health $174 - $2,150 163%
Provider Network Of America $174 - $2,150 163%
First Agency $186 - $2,303 174%
Parkview Health Plan Services $186 - $2,303 174%
Bronson Healthcare Group $211 - $2,610 198%
Multiplan $211 - $2,610 198%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals