CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70486
  • Insurance Median: $975
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,083
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Pullman Regional Hospital is $975. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,083. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,083

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$975

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: $1,083 (1014%)
Insurance Median: $975 (913%)
Cash: $1,083 (1014% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $975 (913% 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 913% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 813%). 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
Kaiser - All Other Plans $286 268%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $425 - $467 398%
Humana $425 - $467 398%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $425 - $467 398%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $425 - $467 398%
Triwest - All Plans $425 - $467 398%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $429 - $1,268 402%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $440 - $483 412%
Medicaid / KanCare $440 - $483 412%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $440 - $483 412%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $440 - $483 412%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $440 - $483 412%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $463 - $509 433%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $498 - $547 466%
Premera First - All Plans $886 - $975 830%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $886 - $975 830%
First Choice Admin $1,002 - $1,101 938%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $1,032 - $1,135 966%
Multiplan - All Plans $1,032 - $1,135 966%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $1,093 - $1,202 1023%
Cigna $1,093 - $1,202 1023%
First Choice - All Other Plans $1,093 - $1,202 1023%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $1,093 - $1,202 1023%
Northwest One - All Plans $1,093 - $1,202 1023%
UnitedHealthcare $1,093 - $1,202 1023%
Aetna $1,153 - $1,268 1079%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $1,153 - $1,268 1079%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $1,153 - $1,268 1079%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $1,153 - $1,268 1079%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $1,190 - $1,308 1114%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals