CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $829
  • Cash Discount Price: $512
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at McAlester Regional Health Center is $829. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $512. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$512

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$829

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: $512 (479%)
Insurance Median: $829 (776%)
Cash: $512 (479% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $829 (776% 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 776% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 676%). 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
Aetna $108 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $108 - $829 101%
Choctaw Nation $108 101%
Global Health $108 - $190 101%
Coventry $1,025 - $1,140 960%
Okla Health Network $1,089 1020%
Osma Health $1,127 1055%
Preferred Choice Community $1,127 1055%
Phcs $1,153 1079%
Beech Street $1,191 1115%
Cigna $1,191 1115%
Geha $1,204 1127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals