CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: St Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $2,058
Cash Discount Price: $1,641
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at St Mary's Regional Medical Center is $2,058. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,641. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 19.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 South 5Th Street, Enid, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,641

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,058

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: $1,641 (1536%)

Insurance Median: $2,058 (1927%)

Cash: $1,641 (1536% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,058 (1927% 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 1927% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1827%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Health_Choice	$266	249%
Healthcare_Highway	$850	796%
Cigna	$1,043 - $2,058	977%
United_Healthcare	$1,126	1054%
Aetna	$1,134 - $2,237	1062%
Geha	$2,069 - $4,083	1937%
Multiplan	$2,180 - $4,301	2041%

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 $1,641.
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 St Mary's Regional Medical Center 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.