CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,040
Cash Discount Price: $1,533
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $1,040. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,533. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,533

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,040

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: $1,533 (1435%)

Insurance Median: $1,040 (974%)

Cash: $1,533 (1435% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,040 (974% 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 974% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 874%). 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

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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
Aetna	$105 - $2,661	98%
Wellpoint [1007]	$105 - $509	98%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$110	103%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$110 - $535	103%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$110	103%
Molina [1382]	$115 - $560	108%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$115	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$326 - $3,193	305%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$362 - $927	339%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$367 - $940	344%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$409	383%
Cigna	$815 - $2,661	763%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$1,040 - $2,661	974%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,156 - $2,958	1082%

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 $1,533.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.