CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $4,229
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 39.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Research Medical Center is $4,229. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 39.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,229

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: $11,309 (10588%)
Insurance Median: $4,229 (3959%)
Cash: $11,309 (10588% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,229 (3959% 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 3959% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3859%). 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
United $60 - $5,444 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $6,170 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Cigna $122 - $6,049 114%
Multiplan $126 - $8,952 118%
Corvel Corporation $149 - $7,863 140%
Oha Network $156 - $6,049 146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $339 - $4,718 317%
Humana $373 - $7,863 349%
Ambetter / Centene $1,957 - $2,250 1832%
Nhc Advantage $1,999 - $2,299 1872%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $2,104 - $2,420 1970%
Universal Healthcare $3,682 - $4,234 3447%
Coventry $4,229 - $4,863 3959%
Coventry Kc Mo $4,313 - $4,960 4038%
College Park Family Care Center $4,523 - $5,202 4235%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $5,049 - $6,049 4727%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $7,890 - $9,073 7387%
Triwest Health Alliance $7,890 - $9,073 7387%
Cco, Inc. $8,416 - $9,678 7879%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $8,416 - $9,678 7879%
UnitedHealthcare $9,362 - $12,098 8765%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals