CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas,The

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $628
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,478
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Womans Hospital of Texas,The is $628. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$628

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: $5,478 (5129%)
Insurance Median: $628 (588%)
Cash: $5,478 (5129% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $628 (588% 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 588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 488%). 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
Texas Health Network $103 96%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $105 - $1,430 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $2,465 102%
Aetna $115 - $1,256 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 - $1,689 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $1,917 210%
Superior Health Plan $329 308%
Cigna $1,635 - $2,106 1531%
Christus (Usfhp) $2,191 2051%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $2,356 - $4,656 2206%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $2,465 2308%
Coventry National First Health $2,920 2734%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $3,013 2821%
Rockport Workers Comp $3,013 2821%
Independent Medical System $3,287 3077%
National Healthcare Solutions $3,287 3077%
Southwest Medical $3,287 3077%
Coastal Comp $3,561 3334%
Affiliated Ppo $4,108 3846%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $4,108 3846%
Multiplan $4,108 - $4,656 3846%
Physicians, Inc $4,656 4359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals