CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,401
Cash Discount Price: $7,373
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Tristar Centennial Medical Center is $1,401. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,373. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,373

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,401

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: $7,373 (6903%)

Insurance Median: $1,401 (1312%)

Cash: $7,373 (6903% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,401 (1312% 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 1312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1212%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
United	$155 - $3,318	145%
Humana	$159 - $4,792	149%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$185 - $356	173%
Aetna	$459 - $3,686	430%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$1,357	1270%
Apex Health	$1,401	1312%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$1,401	1312%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$1,401	1312%
Tennessee Donor Services	$1,998	1871%
Cigna	$2,300 - $5,898	2153%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$3,613 - $4,940	3383%
Bgfh Singlesource	$3,686 - $6,267	3451%
Value Option	$3,686	3451%
Multiplan	$4,055	3796%
Southern Health Partners	$4,424	4142%
Employers Health Network	$5,161	4832%
Beech Street	$6,488	6074%
Prime Health	$6,488	6074%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,562 - $7,373	6144%

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 $7,373.
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 Tristar Centennial Medical Center 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.