CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $211
Cash Discount Price: $603
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Renown Regional Medical Center is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $603. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$603

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$211

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: $603 (565%)

Insurance Median: $211 (198%)

Cash: $603 (565% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $211 (198% 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.

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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	$59 - $710	55%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$59 - $269	55%
Silversummit Healthplan	$59 - $633	55%
Caresource Network Partners	$60 - $220	56%
Hpn	$77 - $284	72%
Hometown Health	$93 - $603	87%
Health Net Federal Services	$153	143%
Naphcare	$171	160%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$211	198%
Cigna	$282	264%
Aetna	$387 - $798	362%
UnitedHealthcare	$430 - $861	403%
Prominence Health First	$508	476%
Union Trust Funds	$861	806%

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 $603.
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 Renown 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.