CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: North Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $159
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at North Vista Hospital is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1409 East Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$159

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: $113 (106%)

Insurance Median: $159 (149%)

Cash: $113 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $159 (149% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$90	84%
Triwest	$113	106%
Aetna	$114 - $585	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$114 - $378	107%
Intermountain Healthcare (Hcp)	$114 - $205	107%
Medicare (plans)	$114	107%
Molina Healthcare	$114 - $162	107%
Renal Payor Solutions	$114	107%
Silver Summit	$114 - $182	107%
Tricare	$114	107%
Alignment	$116	109%
Medicaid / KanCare	$158 - $159	148%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$159	149%
Imperial Insurance Companies	$171 - $210	160%
Naphcare	$176	165%
Health Services Coalition	$216	202%
Nevada Health Partners	$217	203%
6 Degrees Health	$227	213%

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 $113.
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 North Vista 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.