CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Newport Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $638
Cash Discount Price: $751
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Newport Community Hospital is $638. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $751. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 714 West Pine Street, Newport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$751

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$638

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: $751 (703%)

Insurance Median: $638 (597%)

Cash: $751 (703% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $638 (597% 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 597% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 497%). 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

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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
Pacificsource	$368	345%
Bcidaho	$372 - $638	348%
Molina	$372 - $563	348%
Wellcare	$372	348%
UnitedHealthcare	$387 - $713	362%
Wellpoint	$397	372%
Aetna	$586	549%
Premera	$638	597%
Cigna	$676	633%
Multiplan	$691	647%
Asuris	$713	668%
Regence_Wa	$713	668%
Firstchoice	$721	675%

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 $751.
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 Newport Community 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.