CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Sanford Hillsboro

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,190
Cash Discount Price: $1,154
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Sanford Hillsboro is $1,190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 Third Street Se, Hillsboro, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,190

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: $1,154 (1080%)

Insurance Median: $1,190 (1114%)

Cash: $1,154 (1080% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,190 (1114% 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 1114% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1014%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$353 - $936	330%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$658	616%
Ucare	$707 - $1,267	662%
Aetna	$712 - $1,253	667%
Health Partners	$712 - $1,125	667%
Medicare (plans)	$712	667%
UnitedHealthcare	$712 - $1,204	667%
Primewest	$727	681%
Security Health Plan	$793	742%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,138 - $1,339	1065%
Medica	$1,190 - $1,272	1114%
First Choice Health Network	$1,298	1215%
Healthez	$1,298	1215%
Multiplan	$1,298	1215%

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 $1,154.
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 Sanford Hillsboro 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.