CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $688
  • Cash Discount Price: $674
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at University of Missouri Health Care is $688. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $674. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$674

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$688

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: $674 (631%)
Insurance Median: $688 (644%)
Cash: $674 (631% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $688 (644% 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 644% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 544%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $1,500 95%
Aetna $103 - $973 96%
American Health Management $103 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $103 - $741 96%
Humana $103 96%
Wellcare $103 96%
Provider Partners Health Plan $105 98%
Healthy Blue $136 127%
United Community $136 127%
Home State $145 136%
Healthlink $351 - $731 329%
Immergun $393 368%
Coventry Health Plan $429 402%
Coventry Health Plan National $843 789%
Mercy $843 789%
Cox Health Network $899 842%
Cigna $955 894%
Multiplan $989 926%
Medica With Mu Health $998 934%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals