CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Mission Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $159
  • Cash Discount Price: $104
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Mission Regional Medical Center is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 South Bryan Road, Mission, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$159

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: $104 (97%)
Insurance Median: $159 (149%)
Cash: $104 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $159 (149% 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
Aetna $105 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $105 - $454 98%
Cigna $105 - $756 98%
Medicare (plans) $105 98%
Superior Health Plan $105 - $213 98%
Tricare $105 98%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $780 98%
Wellmed $105 98%
Worker Comp $105 98%
Molina $110 - $225 103%
Imperial Insurance Companies $111 104%
Employer Direct Healthcare $136 127%
Frontier Health (Fka Asserta Health) $136 127%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $136 127%
Corporate Remedies $157 147%
Naphcare $162 152%
Medicaid / KanCare $196 - $202 184%
Baker Benefits Administrators $209 196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 South Bryan Road, Mission, TX 78572
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals