CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Metro Nashville General Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,165
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Metro Nashville General Hospital is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1818 Albion Street, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $1,165 (1091%)
Insurance Median: $38 (36%)
Cash: $1,165 (1091% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (36% 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 $21 - $38 20%
Corizon $25 23%
Amerigroup $33 31%
Amerivantage $33 31%
Cigna $34 - $38 32%
Aetna $38 - $1,068 36%
Blue $38 36%
Farm Bureau $38 36%
Humana $38 36%
Medicare (plans) $38 36%
Upmc $38 36%
Wellcare $38 36%
Corecivic $41 38%
Ambetter / Centene $53 50%
Naphcare $56 52%
Provider Network Of America $64 60%
Bluecare $111 104%
Tenncare $111 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $128 - $169 120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1818 Albion Street, Nashville, TN 37208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals