CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $203
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,538
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Memorial Hospital is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,538. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 South Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,538

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$203

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: $1,538 (1440%)
Insurance Median: $203 (190%)
Cash: $1,538 (1440% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $203 (190% 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
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi $57 - $571 53%
Paramount Healthcare Inc $96 - $1,325 90%
Aetna $97 - $1,486 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 - $583 91%
Humana $97 - $571 91%
Molina Healthcare Of Ohio $97 - $879 91%
Summacare $97 - $1,301 91%
Health Alliance Plan $99 - $1,538 93%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $118 - $422 110%
Frontpath $118 - $1,446 110%
Caresource $120 - $536 112%
UnitedHealthcare $129 - $754 121%
Cigna $134 - $1,649 125%
Health Ohio Network $163 - $1,633 153%
Amerihealth $196 - $615 184%
Multiplan $360 - $2,129 337%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $382 - $1,580 358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 715 South Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH 43420
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals