CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $933
Cash Discount Price: $1,025
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center is $933. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,025. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,025

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$933

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: $1,025 (960%)

Insurance Median: $933 (874%)

Cash: $1,025 (960% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $933 (874% 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 874% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 774%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$102 - $1,307	95%
Humana	$102 - $1,595	95%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$102	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$102 - $1,294	95%
Aetna	$104 - $1,772	97%
Cigna	$105 - $1,141	98%
Liberty Health	$107	100%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$203 - $854	190%
Caresource North Carolina	$621 - $731	581%
Carolina Complete	$726 - $854	680%
Amerihealth	$740 - $871	693%
Wellcare	$740 - $871	693%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$866 - $1,019	811%
Amps	$1,036 - $1,218	970%
Plotkin Health	$1,130 - $1,329	1058%
Medcost	$1,337 - $1,661	1252%
Primary Physician Care	$1,393 - $1,639	1304%
Multiplan	$1,412 - $1,661	1322%
Phcs	$1,412 - $1,661	1322%
Employers Choice Network	$1,827 - $2,149	1711%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,827 - $2,149	1711%

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 $1,025.
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 Novant Health Mint Hill 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.