CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Southwest General Health Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $196
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,288
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Southwest General Health Center is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$196

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: $1,288 (1206%)
Insurance Median: $196 (184%)
Cash: $1,288 (1206% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $196 (184% 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
Medical Mutual $42 - $46 39%
Medical Mutual-Ohio $42 - $170 39%
Buckeye $118 - $196 110%
Caresource $118 - $196 110%
Humana $118 - $670 110%
Molina $118 - $196 110%
UnitedHealthcare $118 - $927 110%
Amerihealth Caritas $123 - $196 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $170 - $227 159%
Valor Health $170 159%
Healthsmart $549 514%
Health Design Plus $635 595%
Clarity Health $687 643%
Healthspan $687 643%
Healthsmart Preferred $773 724%
Ohio Health Choice Plus $831 778%
Summacare $927 868%
Aetna $929 870%
Cigna $939 879%
Coventry $1,185 1109%
First Health $1,185 1109%
Ohio Health Choice $1,327 1242%
Private Healthare Systems $1,374 1286%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals