CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $989
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,498
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $989. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,498. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,498

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$989

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: $6,498 (6084%)
Insurance Median: $989 (926%)
Cash: $6,498 (6084% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $989 (926% 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 926% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 826%). 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 - $1,079 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $2,924 102%
Aetna $115 - $1,322 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 - $1,689 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $2,274 210%
Superior Health Plan $390 365%
Texas Workforce Commission $1,560 1461%
Cigna $1,635 - $2,106 1531%
Christus (Usfhp) $2,599 2433%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $2,794 - $5,523 2616%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $2,924 2738%
Coventry National First Health $3,463 3242%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $3,574 3346%
Rockport Workers Comp $3,574 3346%
Independent Medical System $3,899 3650%
National Healthcare Solutions $3,899 3650%
Southwest Medical $3,899 3650%
Coastal Comp $4,224 3955%
Multiplan $4,873 - $5,523 4562%
International Health Insurance $5,198 4867%
Physicians, Inc $5,523 5171%
Affiliated Ppo $5,848 5475%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals