CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $540
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Cox Medical Center Branson is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $540. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 Branson Landing Blvd, Po Box 650, Branson, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$540

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $540 (506%)

Insurance Median: $112 (105%)

Cash: $540 (506% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (105% 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.

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
Cox Healthplans	$56 - $112	52%
Health Net Federal Services	$56 - $112	52%
Humana	$56 - $112	52%
Medrisk Llc	$56 - $112	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $112	52%
Allwell	$57 - $115	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $1,192	53%
Devoted	$60 - $119	56%
Loren Cook	$799	748%
Src Holdings Corporation	$821	769%
Missouri Affiliated School Consortium (Masc)	$853	799%

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 $540.
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 Cox Medical Center Branson 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.