CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $308
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Kings County Hospital Center is $308. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$308

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: $126 (118%)
Insurance Median: $308 (288%)
Cash: $126 (118% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $308 (288% 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 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthfirst $35 - $872 33%
Aetna $43 - $1,131 40%
Amidacare $44 - $388 41%
Emblem $44 - $523 41%
Wellcare $48 - $161 45%
Metroplus $56 - $872 52%
Fidelis $64 - $872 60%
Oscar $66 - $1,228 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $1,231 118%
Elderplan $126 - $1,000 118%
Vaccn $126 118%
Vnsny $126 - $1,308 118%
Affinity $131 - $872 123%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $131 - $155 123%
Centerlight $149 - $769 140%
Hamaspik $156 146%
Oxford $292 - $923 273%
United $292 - $1,231 273%
Local 1199 $313 - $1,308 293%
Carelon $388 - $1,000 363%
Senior Whole Health $388 363%
United Behavioral Health $388 - $426 363%
Carelon (Amida Care) $395 370%
Cigna $1,056 989%
Magnacare $1,154 1080%
Multiplan $1,231 1153%
Villagecare Max $1,308 1225%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals