CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $2,375
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,545
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas is $2,375. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,545. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 22.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,545

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,375

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: $2,545 (2383%)
Insurance Median: $2,375 (2224%)
Cash: $2,545 (2383% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,375 (2224% 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 2224% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2124%). 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
Molina Healthcare $105 98%
Aetna $108 - $2,375 101%
Humana $108 - $2,545 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $108 101%
Oklahoma Complete Health $108 101%
Superior Health Plan $110 103%
Wellpoint $187 175%
Firstcare Health $814 762%
Methodist $1,041 - $1,932 975%
Cigna $1,075 - $2,341 1006%
Parkland Community $1,120 1049%
Texas Children'S Health Plan $1,120 1049%
Cookchildren'S Health Plan $1,154 1080%
UnitedHealthcare $1,225 - $2,545 1147%
Carelon $1,255 - $1,663 1175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,275 - $2,307 1194%
Employers Health Network $2,375 2224%
Imagine Health $2,375 2224%
Scott & White $2,409 2255%
Txp Emerging Therapy Solutions $2,409 2255%
Healthsmart $2,477 - $2,884 2319%
Healthscope Benefit Solutions $2,545 2383%
Phcs $2,545 2383%
Quiktrip (Qt) $2,545 2383%
Txp Interlink $2,545 2383%
Coventry Health $2,714 2541%
Equifax Healthcare $2,884 2700%
Multiplan $2,884 2700%
Usa Managed Care $3,155 2954%
Galaxy Health $3,291 3081%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens