CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $934
  • Cash Discount Price: $584
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at University Health System, Inc is $934. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $584. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$584

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$934

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: $584 (547%)
Insurance Median: $934 (874%)
Cash: $584 (547% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $934 (874% 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 874% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 774%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $1,635 29%
Cigna $97 - $1,773 91%
Humana $97 91%
Wellpoint $99 - $103 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $1,495 94%
Aetna $101 - $1,635 95%
Devoted Health $101 95%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $102 95%
American Health $103 96%
Medicare (plans) $103 - $104 96%
Nhc $103 96%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $934 874%
Multiplan $1,402 1313%
Nx Health $1,402 1313%
Phcs $1,402 1313%
Naphcare $1,518 1421%
Coventry $1,635 1531%
Beechstreet $1,752 1640%
Prime Health $1,752 - $2,336 1640%
Seven Corners $1,752 1640%
Usa $1,869 1750%
Evolutions $2,102 1968%
Galaxy $2,102 1968%
Healthsmart $2,102 1968%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals