CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Bmh-Golden Triangle

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $924
  • Cash Discount Price: $583
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Bmh-Golden Triangle is $924. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $583. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2520 5Th Street N, Columbus, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$583

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$924

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: $583 (546%)
Insurance Median: $924 (865%)
Cash: $583 (546% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $924 (865% 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 865% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 765%). 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
Triwest $93 87%
Humana $97 - $2,431 91%
Ms Breast And Cervical $97 91%
Vaccn $97 91%
Veterans Evaluation Services $97 91%
Devoted Health $99 93%
Molina $99 - $1,842 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $2,763 94%
Aetna $102 - $2,306 95%
American Health Plan $102 95%
Shared Health $102 95%
Magnolia Ms $131 123%
First State Bank Trust $165 154%
Arlington Community Schools $175 164%
Armstrong Relocation $175 164%
Ashley Furniture Stores $175 164%
Bartlett City Schools $175 164%
Brimhall Foods $175 164%
Building Plastic $175 164%
Burch Food Services $175 164%
Cannon Motor Company $175 164%
Carlisle $175 164%
City Of Bartlett $175 164%
City Of Lakeland $175 164%
Collierville Schools $175 164%
Crittenden County $175 164%
Davidson Hospitality $175 164%
Delta Industries $175 164%
Desoto Co Board Of Supervisors $175 164%
Dunn Investment Company $175 164%
Eas Mssc Schools $175 164%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $175 - $2,579 164%
First Community Bank $175 164%
French Camp Academy $175 164%
Gossett Motor Cars $175 164%
Hattiesburg Clinic $175 164%
Heartland Catfish Company $175 164%
Heavy Machines $175 164%
Hollowell Industries $175 164%
Hospitality Management Advisors $175 164%
Jas D Collier $175 164%
Lakeland School System $175 164%
Malco Theaters $175 164%
Mechanical Systems $175 164%
Mid-South Transport $175 164%
Minact $175 164%
Patterson Warehouses $175 164%
Radians $175 164%
Rei Nation $175 164%
Retzer Resources $175 164%
Ritchey Automotive $175 164%
Security One $175 164%
Silver Tree $175 164%
State Systems $175 164%
Town Of Collierville $175 164%
United Tn Holdings $175 164%
Vaughn Electric $175 164%
W G Yates $175 164%
W W Wood Products $175 164%
Watkins Uiberall $175 164%
Y K Auto Group $175 164%
Employers Health Network $195 183%
Harding Academy $195 183%
Mpcn $195 183%
Primewell $272 255%
UnitedHealthcare $768 - $1,135 719%
Ppo Holdings $859 - $1,400 804%
Magnolia Regional Health Center $904 - $1,474 846%
Littler $1,130 - $1,842 1058%
Cigna $1,243 - $2,026 1164%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $1,356 - $2,210 1270%
Multiplan $1,695 - $2,763 1587%
Novasys $1,695 - $2,763 1587%
Christian Health Aid $1,808 - $2,947 1693%
Ppo Plus $1,921 - $3,131 1799%
Qca $2,034 - $3,316 1904%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2520 5Th Street N, Columbus, MS 39705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals