CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $137
Cash Discount Price: $1,229
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2233 State Route 86, Po Box 471, Saranac Lake, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$137

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: $1,229 (1151%)

Insurance Median: $137 (128%)

Cash: $1,229 (1151% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $137 (128% 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
Tricare	$106	99%
Medicare (plans)	$120 - $137	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$129 - $1,685	121%
Aetna	$137	128%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan Cdphp	$137	128%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan McR Adv	$137	128%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc McR Adv	$140	131%
Cigna	$1,586	1485%
Mvp Healthplan of Ny	$1,586	1485%

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 $1,229.
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 Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake 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.