CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $2,459
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Laredo Medical Center is $2,459. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 23.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,459

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: $2,309 (2162%)
Insurance Median: $2,459 (2302%)
Cash: $2,309 (2162% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,459 (2302% 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 2302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2202%). 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
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $100 94%
Veterans Eval Services $101 95%
Humana $103 96%
Medicare (plans) $103 96%
UnitedHealthcare $103 - $2,386 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $105 - $1,825 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $105 - $212 98%
Molina $105 - $213 98%
Node Champva $105 98%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $105 98%
Node Va $105 98%
Tricare $105 98%
Triwest $105 98%
Aetna $106 - $4,856 99%
American Health $107 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $108 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $109 102%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $109 102%
Superior $109 - $223 102%
Amerigroup $110 103%
Cigna $110 - $5,359 103%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $110 103%
Industrial Rehab $121 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $131 123%
Node Molina Health Exchange $174 163%
Node Brookshire Brothers $184 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $195 183%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $200 187%
Health Smart $200 - $5,861 187%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $210 197%
Tx Work Comp $210 197%
Imo Work Comp $242 227%
Node Naphcare $242 227%
Self Pay $522 - $1,088 489%
Lonestar Athletic $750 702%
Tx Workforce Commission $2,459 - $2,763 2302%
Mutual Of Omaha $4,844 - $7,954 4535%
Multiplan Primary $5,589 - $6,280 5233%
Medical Control $6,185 - $6,949 5791%
Accountable Health Plans $6,334 - $7,535 5930%
Health Headquarters $6,334 - $7,117 5930%
Multiplan $6,483 - $7,284 6070%
Nha $6,558 - $7,368 6140%
Galaxy Health Network $6,595 - $7,410 6175%
Cchn $6,707 - $7,535 6279%
Nppn Plan Vista $6,707 - $7,535 6279%
Ppo Next $6,707 - $7,535 6279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals