CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Seiling Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,049
Cash Discount Price: $775
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Seiling Municipal Hospital is $1,049. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 Ne Highway 60, Seiling, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,049

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: $775 (726%)

Insurance Median: $1,049 (982%)

Cash: $775 (726% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,049 (982% 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 982% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 882%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $1,049	43%
Healthchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$336	315%
Aetna	$501 - $2,440	469%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$501 - $2,074	469%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$501 - $1,049	469%
Humana	$506 - $2,440	474%
Coventry Comm - All Plans	$757 - $1,586	709%
Cigna	$922 - $1,932	863%
Multiplan Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$931 - $1,952	872%
Ambetter / Centene	$976 - $2,046	914%
Community Choice Ppo Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$989 - $2,074	926%
Preferred Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$989 - $2,074	926%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$1,164 - $2,440	1090%

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 $775.
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 Seiling Municipal Hospital 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.