CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $140
  • Cash Discount Price: $153
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Erlanger Medical Center is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$140

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: $153 (143%)
Insurance Median: $140 (131%)
Cash: $153 (143% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $140 (131% 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
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $252 31%
Amerigroup $37 - $430 35%
Cigna $42 - $926 39%
Devoted Health $46 - $187 43%
Caresource $51 - $430 48%
Humana $51 - $500 48%
Peach State Hlth Plan $51 - $211 48%
Atrio Health $56 - $198 52%
Bluecare $56 - $398 52%
Point Comfort Underwriters $56 - $323 52%
Alexian $60 - $180 56%
Pruitthealth Premier $65 - $184 61%
Aetna $72 - $1,008 67%
Occunet $93 - $314 87%
Clover $98 - $180 92%
Upmc $98 - $180 92%
American Health $100 - $185 94%
Wellpoint $100 94%
Nhc $102 - $189 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $119 - $1,646 111%
Ambetter / Centene $122 - $225 114%
Medicare (plans) $180 169%
Simpra Advantage $198 185%
Pnoa $244 - $290 228%
Caresource Ga $253 - $453 237%
Caresource Tn $253 - $453 237%
Olympus $270 - $1,543 253%
Alliant $287 - $1,543 269%
Caresource Nc $305 - $453 286%
First Health $1,646 - $1,748 1541%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals