CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Prosser Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $730
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Prosser Memorial Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $730. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 723 Memorial Street, Prosser, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$730

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $730 (683%)

Insurance Median: $115 (108%)

Cash: $730 (683% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (108% 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$23 - $970	22%
Coordinated Care	$23 - $970	22%
Kaiser Permanente	$23 - $2,180	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $1,355	22%
Amerigroup	$24 - $1,028	22%
Molina	$24 - $970	22%
Health Alliance Northwest	$45 - $599	42%
Humana	$45 - $2,037	42%
Wellcare	$45 - $599	42%
Aetna	$46 - $2,037	43%
Cigna	$51 - $1,965	48%
Premera	$54 - $1,917	51%
Asuris	$61 - $2,156	57%
Health Management Adminstrators	$61 - $2,156	57%
Regence	$61 - $2,156	57%
Ambetter / Centene	$82 - $1,845	77%
Multiplan	$221 - $2,156	207%
First Choice	$2,037	1907%

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 $730.
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 Prosser Memorial 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.