CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Ochsner Laird Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $507
Cash Discount Price: $749
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Ochsner Laird Hospital is $507. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $749. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25117 Highway 15, Union, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$749

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$507

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: $749 (701%)

Insurance Median: $507 (475%)

Cash: $749 (701% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $507 (475% 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 475% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 375%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cor Vel	$74 - $241	69%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$74 - $236	69%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $111	76%
Humana	$93 - $1,040	87%
Cigna	$111 - $1,040	104%
Magnolia Health Plan - Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$111 - $1,050	104%
Medicare (plans)	$111 - $1,195	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$111 - $1,040	104%
Shared Health Mississippi	$117 - $1,091	110%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$128 - $1,320	120%
Select Administrative Services Network	$141 - $1,155	132%
Ambetter / Centene	$156 - $1,050	146%
Primewell Health Services - Commercial	$214 - $1,386	200%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$214 - $1,386	200%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$236 - $1,155	221%
Aetna	$260 - $1,072	243%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$398 - $1,238	373%
Zelis	$604 - $1,238	565%

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 $749.
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 Ochsner Laird Hospital 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.