CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Belton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $481
Cash Discount Price: $12,426
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Belton Regional Medical Center is $481. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,426. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,426

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$481

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: $12,426 (11634%)

Insurance Median: $481 (450%)

Cash: $12,426 (11634% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $481 (450% 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 450% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 350%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $5,592	56%
Healthyblue	$61	57%
Aetna	$62 - $6,337	58%
Amerigroup	$62	58%
Medicaid / KanCare	$62	58%
Unicare	$62	58%
Home State Health Plan	$64	60%
Cigna	$122 - $181	114%
Multiplan	$126 - $9,196	118%
Corvel Corporation	$149 - $8,077	140%
Oha Network	$156 - $6,213	146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$339 - $5,095	317%
Humana	$373 - $481	349%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,311	2164%
Nhc Advantage	$2,361	2210%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$2,485	2327%
Universal Healthcare	$4,349	4072%
Coventry	$4,995	4677%
Coventry Kc Mo	$5,095	4770%
College Park Family Care Center	$5,343	5002%
Cco, Inc.	$10,562	9889%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$11,184	10471%

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 $12,426.
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 Belton Regional 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.