CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,254
Cash Discount Price: $1,388
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Mc Camey Hospital is $1,254. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,254

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: $1,388 (1300%)

Insurance Median: $1,254 (1174%)

Cash: $1,388 (1300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,254 (1174% 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 1174% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1074%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Superior Healthplan	$114 - $570	107%
Wellpoint	$132 - $1,900	124%
Capstar	$160 - $950	150%
Firstcare Star	$668 - $874	625%
UnitedHealthcare	$800 - $1,254	749%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,096 - $1,710	1026%
Aetna	$1,188 - $1,615	1112%
Humana	$1,188 - $1,520	1112%
Multiplan	$1,188 - $1,254	1112%
Cigna	$1,440 - $1,520	1348%
Three Rivers Provider	$1,530 - $1,615	1432%
Galaxy	$1,620 - $1,710	1517%
Healthsmart	$1,620 - $1,710	1517%
Swhp Mco	$1,620 - $1,710	1517%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,388.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70486.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mc Camey Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70486.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.