CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $154
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 South Jackson Street, Pottsville, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$154

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%)

Insurance Median: $154 (144%)

Ins. Median: $154 (144% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $1,158	98%
Geisinger	$107 - $256	100%
Highmark Blue Shield	$107 - $332	100%
Amerihealth	$108	101%
Cigna	$108 - $429	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $153	102%
Aetna	$110 - $582	103%
Jefferson Health Partners	$110 - $210	103%
Devoted Health	$111	104%
Humana	$111	104%
Upmc	$111 - $512	104%
Gateway	$112	105%
Emblem	$113 - $468	106%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$116	109%
Amerihealth Caritas	$150	140%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$165	154%
Pa Health & Wellness	$176	165%
Ambetter / Centene	$319	299%
Valley Preferred	$612	573%

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 $X.
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 Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street 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.