CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $516
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Samaritan Albany General Hospital is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $516. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1046 6Th Avenue Sw, Albany, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$516

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $516 (483%)

Insurance Median: $74 (69%)

Cash: $516 (483% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (69% 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
Pacificsource	$34 - $89	32%
Devoted Health	$38 - $44	36%
Healthnet	$38 - $1,116	36%
Humana	$38 - $1,121	36%
Cigna	$39 - $1,092	37%
Samaritan	$39 - $920	37%
Ihn	$42 - $43	39%
Regence	$44 - $424	41%
Moda	$47 - $113	44%
Providence	$50 - $1,116	47%
Aetna	$69 - $1,092	65%
First Choice	$91	85%

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 $516.
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 Samaritan Albany General 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.