CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Crockett Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $148
Cash Discount Price: $269
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Crockett Medical Center is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $269. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$269

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$148

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: $269 (252%)

Insurance Median: $148 (139%)

Cash: $269 (252% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $148 (139% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Multiplan	$81	76%
Scott & White	$81 - $449	76%
Texas Children'S Health Plan	$81	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $163	76%
Tricare	$89	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111 - $268	104%
Triwest	$111	104%
Humana	$112 - $314	105%
Aetna	$148 - $216	139%

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 $269.
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 Crockett Medical Center 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.