CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $176
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,773
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,773. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,773

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$176

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: $3,773 (3532%)
Insurance Median: $176 (165%)
Cash: $3,773 (3532% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $176 (165% 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
Medsolutions $86 81%
Humana $92 - $1,427 86%
Amerigroup $96 - $176 90%
Healthspring $96 90%
Medicare (plans) $96 90%
Provider Partners Health Plan $96 90%
Selectcare $96 90%
Superior Healthplan $96 - $325 90%
Tihp (Texas Independence Health Plan) $96 90%
UnitedHealthcare $96 - $860 90%
Caresact $97 91%
Employer Direct Healthcare $97 - $152 91%
Hospice $97 91%
Rice Land Hospice $97 91%
Texas Medical Management Partners $97 - $152 91%
Tricare $97 91%
Triwest $97 91%
Molina Healthcare $98 - $131 92%
Cccn Pro Advantage $100 94%
Wellcare Of Texas $100 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $102 - $1,558 95%
League Medical Concepts $105 - $131 98%
Harbor Hospice $107 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $107 - $575 100%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $107 - $299 100%
Wellpath $107 100%
Community Health Choice $112 - $117 105%
Community Health Choice Uhrip $112 105%
Beacon Health $123 115%
Corporate Remedies $144 135%
Elap Services $188 176%
Texas Workers Compensation $194 182%
Aetna $475 - $875 445%
Cigna $560 - $2,641 524%
Self Pay Emergent $566 530%
Iasis Employees $729 683%
Dept Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services $1,886 1766%
Magellan Behavioral Health $2,264 2120%
First Health $2,490 2331%
Galaxy Health Network $2,641 2473%
Private Healthcare Systems $2,641 2473%
Texas Municipal League $2,641 2473%
Healthsmart $2,830 2650%
Multiplan $3,018 2826%
Commercial Non-Contracted $3,773 3532%
Heart To Heart Hospice $3,773 3532%
Lifesynch $3,773 3532%
Mhnet $3,773 3532%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $3,773 3532%
Single Case Agreement $3,773 3532%
United Behavioral Health $3,773 3532%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals