CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Sanford Worthington Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,303
Cash Discount Price: $2,286
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Sanford Worthington Medical Center is $1,303. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,286. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1018 Sixth Avenue Po Box 997, Worthington, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,286

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,303

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: $2,286 (2140%)

Insurance Median: $1,303 (1220%)

Cash: $2,286 (2140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,303 (1220% 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 1220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1120%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $1,286	76%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$99	93%
Ucare	$106 - $2,231	99%
Aetna	$107 - $2,343	100%
Health Partners	$107 - $2,028	100%
Medicare (plans)	$107	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $2,386	100%
Primewest	$110 - $117	103%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,108 - $1,303	1037%
Security Health Plan	$1,571	1471%
Medica	$2,548 - $2,728	2386%
First Choice Health Network	$2,571	2407%
Healthez	$2,571	2407%
Multiplan	$2,571	2407%

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 $2,286.
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 Sanford Worthington 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.