CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Saratoga Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $1,138 (1065%)
Insurance Median: $44 (41%)
Cash: $1,138 (1065% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (41% 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
Cdphp $26 - $825 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $1,365 27%
Fidelis $29 - $825 27%
Medicare (plans) $29 - $38 27%
Tricare $33 - $38 31%
Medicaid / KanCare $35 33%
Hamaspik $36 - $861 34%
Emblem Health Ghi $38 - $42 36%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $2,048 36%
Aetna $39 - $1,115 37%
Mvp $39 - $73 37%
Blue Shield Highmark $43 - $50 40%
Cigna $60 - $73 56%
Mvp Commercial $65 - $1,592 61%
Emblem $126 - $189 118%
Blue Shield $138 - $437 129%
Nascentia Health Options $184 172%
Mvp Essential Plan $367 - $733 344%
Mvp Govt Programs $367 344%
Empire Plan Nyship $1,592 1490%
Multiplan $1,706 - $1,934 1597%
Magnacare $2,048 - $2,161 1917%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals